Financial Analysts Across Multiple Levels

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunities at MSK: Financial Analysts Across Multiple levels At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), our mission is to end cancer for life through exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education. The Finance team plays a critical role in supporting MSK's scientific and clinical research enterprise by providing financial oversight, analysis, and guidance for research programs, grants, clinical trials, and institutional initiatives. We are seeking talented finance professionals at multiple career levels, from experienced analysts to senior-level contributors, who are passionate about combining financial expertise with a mission-driven environment. These roles offer the opportunity to partner with researchers, operational leaders, and finance teams to ensure the effective stewardship of research funding while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Progressive financial analysis experience, with years and complexity aligned to the level hired: Financial Analyst II: Typically 2+ years of relevant financial analysis experience. Financial Analyst III: Typically 4+ years of progressively responsible financial analysis experience. Senior Financial Analyst: Typically 6+ years of advanced financial analysis experience, including leadership of complex projects or initiatives.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Collaboration and relationship-building skills with a customer-service-oriented approach.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset, with increasing levels of ownership and influence expected at higher career levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting research finance, grant-funded programs, healthcare finance, academic medicine, life sciences, or similarly complex environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for research-related departments, programs, grants, and initiatives.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support sound fiscal management and strategic decision-making.
Partner with research leadership, principal investigators, administrators, and finance stakeholders to monitor financial activity and address funding needs.
Prepare and maintain financial models, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reports.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, funding requirements, and applicable financial regulations.
Participate in annual budget processes, long-range financial planning, and operational improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities, and data integrity.
Support audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc analyses as needed.