Financial Analyst

19-Sep-2022

University Administration

59972BR

Position Description

Harvard’s Office of Finance and Administration for the Office of the President and Provost (OPP) is the central finance office responsible for supporting the President, Provost, and Executive Vice President in pursuing OPP’s finance, administration, and academic planning objectives.

OPP F&A is dedicated to supporting the teaching and research mission of the University by providing outstanding financial services to our constituents; by providing support, guidance, and consultation; by working to ensure compliance with University and federal guidelines; by mitigating risk; and by promoting the financial health of the University. The office oversees the full range of finance and administrative functions for all organizations under the umbrella of the Office of the President and Provost, a portfolio encompassing OPP departments, allied and affiliate organizations, and agencies, as well as central and school-based initiatives. The team of nine collaborates on the strategy and implementation of financial and organizational plans across all functions and is responsible for organizational reviews, approval of staffing requests, operations of buildings and spaces, and local implementation of new enterprise systems across the portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Analysis, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the office’s relationship with a few of the University’s Central and School-based initiatives conducting objective analyses of their financial performance and developing an in-depth understanding of their financial structure.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with Units to analyze and evaluate financial results, develop operating budgets, multi- year financial plans, and multi-year capital plans
• Conducting analyses to respond to ad-hoc queries and strategic requests.
• Performing other ad-hoc projects to support the policies and decision-making of the EVP, Provost, and other senior University leadership;
• Working closely with other groups within the Central Finance division (including the Office of the Controller, Office of Financial Strategy and Planning, Alumni Development Services, and the Office for Sponsored Programs) to better understand University-wide financial management issues that inform planning, reporting, and analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

• Extensive experience with Excel and Word required
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior (“C-level”) leadership.
• Must be well organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Applicants must also have a collaborative working style and the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting

Additional Information

This is a one year term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

PLEASE NOTE: During the current period of Covid-19-related restrictions, this position may start as a remote position, with the transition to onsite in Cambridge when the office reopens.

We continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 and the lifting of restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process. We will be conducting interviews virtually for selected candidates until further notice.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Location

USA – MA – Cambridge

Job Code

F0957P Financial Analyst III

Sub-Unit

Office of the President and Provost

Department

Finance and Administration

Union

00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

Schedule

Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week. 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.