Financial Analyst
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 Financial Analyst plays a vital role in enabling the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to reach thousands of educators annually with the highest-quality professional programs in education (PPE). Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for developing, projecting, and reporting on budgets and financial plans, for both the department and its individual programs, representing $15 million revenue. As a key player in PPE, the Financial Analyst partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to enhance PPE’s services. The Financial Analyst is a key advisor to financial and organizational strategy, acting with independent initiative and on the Director of Finance’s behalf as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
- Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume.
- Experience with financial systems and data query tools
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools with advanced Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of financial principles, accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience with Salesforce a plus
- Must be well organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
- Closely monitor and analyze department operating results, prepare monthly reports and projections, forecast future financial scenarios, identify funding shortfalls and recommend alternative spending plans. Prepare presentations for PPE and GSE leadership teams.
- Serve as partner to the Director of Finance and other department leadership in developing annual operating budgets and multi-year financial plan. Prepare initial templates and instructions for budget holders, consolidate inputs, and manage alternative scenarios proposed by multiple senior stakeholders. Participate in the annual multi-year financial plan.
- Work closely with Portfolio Directors and unit leaders to develop programs’ operating budgets, project financial outcomes, and analyze and evaluate financial results, including significant variances and trends. Develop materials and train budget managers to ensure optimal fiscal planning and financial compliance with PPE and HGSE policies and procedures.
- Partner with the Portfolio Directors and the Directors of Marketing, Engagement, and Finance to analyze and recommend pricing for open enrollment programs. Analyze and evaluate custom program opportunities to recommend pricing and contribute to proposals.
- Manage the financials of custom programs including billing, collection, posting G/L transactions, and reporting. Participate in the review of and execution (closeout) of contracts.
- Collaborate closely with Finance Manager and support financial operations as needed, including AR, AP, hiring and compensation, reconciliations, journal entries, month end closing and year end closing.
- Conduct analyses to respond to ad-hoc queries and strategic requests.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
