Financial Analyst/ Administrator

Harvard University

$85K — $102K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis and financial modeling
  • Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex financial analysis and update financial models and projections
  • Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple programs
  • Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit financial community
  • Enhance, produce and distribute unit-specific planning materials for budget planning
  • May consolidate local budgets to facilitate the upload process
  • Review financial data for report development within University applications
  • Ensure financial compliance with University policies and regulations

Benefits

  • 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
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Full Job Description
Independently perform diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Core Duties • Conduct complex financial analysis and update financial models and projections • Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple programs • Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit financial community • Enhance, produce and distribute unit-specific planning materials; develop and produce materials to facilitate annual budget planning and financial monitoring of budget-to-actuals at the local level • May consolidate local budgets to facilitate the upload process • Review financial data and explore options for report development within University financial applications • Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations • Serve as the primary Authorized requestor providing user security access to administrative, financial, and research systems and management of chart security maintenance Qualifications Basic Qualifications are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required • Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: • 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 • Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools Additional Information • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week • Visa Sponsorship: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position • Pre-Employment Screening: Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screenings:Identity, Education, Credit, and Criminal. • Other Information: • This position will have a 3-month orientation and review period. 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 057. 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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