Financial Analyst III

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Financial Services at Harvard Kennedy School seeks a Financial Analyst to join its budget team and support the School’s financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the analyst collaborates with a team and works with stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge. The role supports decision-making in financial management and strategic planning by facilitating communication, analysis, and reporting on the financial performance of HKS departments and centers.

This is a benefits-eligible, one-year term appointment from the date of hire, with the possibility of renewal. The position is based on campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and requires in-person work at least three days per week. The role is designated hybrid; the department sets work schedules and locations according to operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and demonstrated understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience using financial systems and data-query tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Submit a resume and cover letter for a complete application.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Harvard University financial systems.
• A degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Use the Harvard University Budget System (HUBS) and other financial data systems to pull, combine, reconcile, and upload information from multiple sources for analysis and reporting.
• Migrate data, reporting, and processes to new financial applications, including mapping data, testing, reconciling results, and documenting procedures.
• Conduct complex financial analyses and maintain financial models and projections.
• Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple centers and departments.
• Provide financial support to HKS departments and centers and help resolve issues.
• Prepare quantitative analyses and develop financial reports to support planning and decision-making.
• Review quarterly and year-end results and identify variances from budget and prior-year results.
• Analyze data from multiple systems to produce regular and ad hoc financial reports.
• Monitor and report on accounts and deficits.
• Troubleshoot issues such as data variances between systems or reporting sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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