Yale University

Senior Financial Analyst

Yale University • $68K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Connecticut, US
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented with strong financial analysis and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for explaining complex financial data.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently on projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical analysis to assess current and future financial performance.
  • Design and create accurate, timely financial reports for compliance needs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external contacts to enhance department practices and processes.
  • Translate finance goals into actionable objectives and identify financial opportunities.
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure accurate financial information and compliance.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams.
  • Access to advanced financial reporting systems and tools.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information for an organization, identifying risks and trends to enable leadership to make informed decisions, and recommending improvements to systems, methods, practices, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting and accounting functions, maintaining internal controls, producing accurate and timely reports, collaborating with management to provide financial insights, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves working independently and within teams to support financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Detail-oriented with demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and advanced Excel skills.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
4. Ability to work independently and take initiative on assigned projects.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Experience with financial reporting systems such as Workday and advanced Excel tools.
2. Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
3. Proven experience with clinical trials or similar regulated environments.
4. Familiarity with higher education financial systems and reporting processes.
5. Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in an academic or healthcare setting.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Provides technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans and other complex financial matters. Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and makes recommendations. Develops and/or executes complex financial models. 2. Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources. 3. Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. 4. Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes. 5. Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. 6. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and a minimum of two years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

09/30/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (P5)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Remote

About Yale University

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Yale has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of academic fields. The university is known for its strong liberal arts program, as well as its professional schools of law, business, and medicine. Yale has produced numerous notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents and 20 Nobel laureates.
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