Financial Analysts Across Multiple Levels

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

3d•$92,700 - $148,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is hiring financial analysts at multiple career levels to support its research-related departments, programs, grants, clinical trials, and institutional initiatives. The Finance team provides financial oversight, analysis, and guidance in support of MSK’s scientific and clinical research enterprise. These roles partner with researchers, operational leaders, and finance teams to steward research funding and support strategic decision-making. The position supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; analyzes performance and trends; and prepares financial models, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reports. It also helps ensure compliance with institutional policies, funding requirements, and applicable financial regulations; participates in budget and long-range planning processes; collaborates on improvements to financial processes, reporting, and data integrity; and supports audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc analyses. Responsibilities vary by level. Financial Analyst II applies established financial principles to recurring analyses, standard reporting, and budget support, receiving guidance on complex matters. Financial Analyst III independently manages complex financial work, partners with operational and research leaders, and identifies risks, opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements. The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, leads broad financial initiatives and complex strategic analyses, mentors others, and helps shape financial strategy for MSK’s research mission. The schedule is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. The position is hybrid, with on-site work four times a year at 633 Third Ave, New York, NY. The role reports to the Finance Manager. Candidates should indicate the level for which they wish to be considered in their resume and/or offer letter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Progressive financial analysis experience appropriate to the level hired: typically 2+ years for Financial Analyst II, 4+ years for Financial Analyst III, and 6+ years for Senior Financial Analyst.
For Senior Financial Analyst, 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 and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Collaboration and relationship-building skills with a customer-service-oriented approach.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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 for research-related departments, programs, grants, and initiatives.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for 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 improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and data integrity.
Support audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc analyses.
At the Financial Analyst II level, conduct recurring analyses, standard reporting, and budget support activities.
At the Financial Analyst III level, independently manage complex financial work, partner with operational and research leaders, and identify risks, opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements.
At the Senior Financial Analyst level, lead enterprise- or department-wide financial initiatives and complex strategic analyses, mentor others, influence decision-making, and help shape financial strategy.