Financial Analyst III

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Financial Services at Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a financial professional to join its budget team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst works with a team of analysts to support the School’s financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities. The role facilitates communication, analysis, and reporting on the financial performance of HKS departments and centers, and involves working with stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.

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 work format is hybrid; the department sets the schedule and location according to operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least five 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).
• 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

• Experience using financial systems and data-query tools.
• 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 gather, combine, reconcile, and upload information from multiple sources for analysis and reporting.
• Migrate data, reporting, and processes from current systems 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 budgets 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 reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision 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