Senior Financial Analyst

Additional Information

• The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.

• This position will be based in Allston, MA. An on-campus presence is required. Individual flexible and hybrid work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process.

• The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst performs planning and complex analysis in support of the School's financial management and strategy. The Senior Financial Analyst works collaboratively with other financial staff in a team environment and supports initiatives that will improve financial processes.

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

In addition to the core duties, responsibilities include:

• Supports school-wide financial planning efforts, budget analysis, and monthly reporting; with a focus on special projects determined by School leadership or University directive.

• Serves as strategic lead on campus planning, facilities operations, and other special projects as determined by School leadership.

• Operates as primary point of contact/subject matter expert for SEAS' administrative portfolio and support for the academic and research portfolios.

• Leads or supports annual capital planning and multi-year capital planning processes; leads or supports annual operating budget, multi-year financial plan, forecasts, and fiscal year end processes.

• Consults and collaborates with departments and finance teams on financial inquiries, analyses, and budget variances.

• Identifies potential operational challenges, process improvements, and propose solutions while documenting processes and best practices.

• Demonstrates technical and analytical expertise, timely follow-through on commitments, and excellent customer service.

• Proactively engages with finance leadership and broader SEAS community as a thought-partner and advisor.

• 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.

• Ensure accuracy of plans in University budgeting and planning systems.

• Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.