Financial Analyst II

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Independently perform financial analysis to support department’s role in assisting management with financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. The Office of Finance and Administration in the Office of the President and Provost (OPP) supports OPP’s finance, administration, and operations objectives. OPP’s Finance and Administration’s portfolio of clients includes central administrative units (20+ units), central University-wide institutions (8 Allieds/Affiliates), and University-wide Initiatives and interfaculty initiatives (32+ initiatives). OPP Finance and Administration directs the financial and strategic planning related to the annual budget development, multi-year plan, reporting, quarterly and year-end closes, accounting, compliance, and stewardship. OPP F&A also provides administrative oversight related to organizational reviews and approval of FTEs (1200 FTEs), rationalization/organization of allocation and distribution of discretionary funds, and local implementation of new enterprise systems across OPP departments, affiliates, and initiatives. The office oversees operations for buildings and spaces occupied by OPP constituents. This position has a term appointment end date of 6/30/2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
• Working knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, financial modeling and basic accounting principles
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools

Responsibilities

• Independently perform financial analysis to support department’s role in assisting management with financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting.
• Directs the financial and strategic planning related to the annual budget development, multi-year plan, reporting, quarterly and year-end closes, accounting, compliance, and stewardship.
• Provides administrative oversight related to organizational reviews and approval of FTEs (1200 FTEs), rationalization/organization of allocation and distribution of discretionary funds, and local implementation of new enterprise systems across OPP departments, affiliates, and initiatives.
• Oversees operations for buildings and spaces occupied by OPP constituents.

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 and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree