Financial Management Analyst II

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

7d•$62,694 - $107,633•Onsite

About The Position

Duke University is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Graduate School. This role is crucial in supporting graduate education by partnering with academic and administrative leaders to ensure responsible financial stewardship. The position requires analytical expertise to help students, faculty, and departments thrive. The analyst will actively participate in shaping financial strategy and decision-making, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for short- and long-term planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Three years of experience in financial management, cost accounting, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated expertise in SAP S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA is desirable.
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements to ensure accurate charging of tuition, fees, revenues, and expenditures in alignment with Duke and departmental procedures.
Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of operational and capital budgets, including graduate award budgets at both the departmental and divisional levels.
Partner with Directors of Graduate Studies Assistants, business managers, and unit leaders to develop, submit, and track graduate award budget requests using Graduate School funding databases.
Process and reconcile financial transactions using SAP S/4, the General Ledger, and PeopleSoft, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.
Maintain and reconcile databases related to student funding, payroll, fringe benefits, enrollment, and revenues using tools such as SAP S/4, Microsoft Access, and Excel.
Analyze graduate student payroll data to monitor expenses, ensure policy compliance, and support enrollment-based reconciliation.
Support forecasting and financial planning by providing historical data, trend analyses, and written interpretations with actionable recommendations.
Assist with year-end close activities, including preparation and distribution of projection reports on Graduate School operating funds.
Contribute to the development of new business proposals through budget preparation and financial projections.
Perform other related duties that support the financial operations and strategic goals of the Graduate School.