Senior Financial Analyst

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Job Summary: Facilitate diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the oversight and management of the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the organization including review of A/P, entering journals, reconciling expense charges, conducting analysis on both capital and operating budgets across all FAS Tubs, asset management, liaising with Campus Services and conducting monthly reporting.  This position:

• Supports the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP) Finance Team by providing reporting and analysis as needed including quarterly closings, flux analysis, monthly budget to actuals and forecasting of O & M and capital projects, journals and lease payments. 
• Will assist in creating and monitoring the $150M capital and $165M O&M budget by participating in the operating budget development process and loading into University & OPRP financial systems, capital projects approvals and reporting, financial and ad hoc analysis and reporting.

The Senior Financial Analyst works with the Associate Director of Finance and Budgets to ensure departmental compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls requirements; enters journals and cost transfers, analyzes department budget and building operations budgets, reviews and codes expenditures and assists building managers in maintaining budgets and appropriately coding transactions.  This position will also support financial management for new initiatives including a major renovation of the college houses, FAS Sustainability program and transitioning the department use of university systems such as Brio and B2P.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting; Hybrid schedule:  three (3) days on campus (2 days WFH) after 90-day Orientation & Review and fully up and running.

Physical Requirements:  Sitting and using near vision for reading and computer work for extended periods of time

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:  
The following qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply.

• MBA or Master's degree in relevant field preferred
• Strong background and experience with construction project management, property budget oversight, higher education and non-profit management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis and financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with financial systems and data query tools
• Experience with general ledger and general accounting practices.
• Strong, demonstrable Excel skills and hands-on experience with analysis and modeling (e.g., fully versed using pivot tables, VLOOKUP functionality, formulas etc.)
• Collaborative working style with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools (i.e. Smartview/ Brio). Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate:  The salary will be determined based on the position and the candidate’s relevant experience.
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit
• Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with your resume.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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