Strategic Finance Leader, Hybrid Role with Budgeting

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard College Observatory is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Director to lead comprehensive financial administration, budgeting, and operations for a large academic unit. You will provide strategic financial leadership, forecasting, and actionable reporting to support scholarly priorities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least seven years of relevant experience, and an MBA or master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning and leadership.
• Budget development and management with detailed program costing.
• Financial analysis and reporting for leadership.
• Sponsored programs & external reporting support.
• Endowments, gifts & restricted funds management.
• External collaboration and agreements.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Harvard College Observatory is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Director to lead comprehensive financial administration, budgeting, and operations for a large academic unit. You will provide strategic financial leadership, forecasting, and actionable reporting to support scholarly priorities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least seven years of relevant experience, and an MBA or master’s degree.