Harvard University
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FinancialAnalyst
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“Financial Analyst at Harvard University. Skills: Financial analysis, Budgeting, Financial planning. Perform financial analysis. Support management with financial planning”
Industry & Context.
Analyze financial performance; Identify opportunities; Forecast financial scenarios; Analyze variances; Analyze trends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
Nice to Have
Experience with financial systems, Experience with data query tools, Advanced Excel skills, Knowledge of financial principles, Knowledge of accounting, Knowledge of budgeting, Knowledge of financial analysis, Experience with Salesforce a plus, Well organized, Flexible, Detail-oriented, Able to multi-task, Able to prioritize in a dynamic environment
What You'll Do.
Perform financial analysis
Support management with financial planning
Support budget analysis
Support monthly reporting
Develop financial plans
Project financial plans
Report on financial plans
Analyze financial performance
Identify opportunities to enhance services
Monitor department operating results
Analyze department operating results
Prepare monthly reports
Forecast future financial scenarios
Identify funding shortfalls
Recommend alternative spending plans
Prepare presentations for leadership
Develop annual operating budgets
Develop multi-year financial plans
Prepare budget templates
Provide budget instructions
Consolidate budget inputs
Manage alternative scenarios
Participate in financial plan
Develop program operating budgets
Project program financial outcomes
Analyze financial results
Evaluate financial results
Develop pricing recommendations
Analyze custom program opportunities
Recommend custom program pricing
Contribute to custom program proposals
Manage custom program financials
Manage custom program billing
Manage custom program collection
Post G/L transactions
Report on custom programs
Review custom program contracts
Execute custom program contracts
Support financial operations
Support reconciliations
Support journal entries
Support month end closing
Support year end closing
Conduct analyses for ad-hoc queries
Conduct analyses for strategic requests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with leaders; Partner with department leadership; Collaborate with Finance Manager
Communication Scope
Prepare presentations
Full Job Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Graduate School of Education? The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: [www.gse.harvard.edu](https://www.gse.harvard.edu). Independently perform financial analysis to support department’s role in assisting management with financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Analyst plays a vital role in enabling the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to reach thousands of educators annually with the highest-quality professional programs in education (PPE). Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for developing, projecting, and reporting on budgets and financial plans, for both the department and its individual programs, representing $15 million revenue. As a key player in PPE, the Financial Analyst partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to enhance PPE’s services. The Financial Analyst is a key advisor to financial and organizational strategy, acting with independent initiative and on the Director of Finance’s behalf as needed. *
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