Senior Financial Analyst - Rollins School of Public Health

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) invites exceptional candidates to support the Hubert Department of Global Health (HDGH) and the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) as a Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Director of Business and Administration, this role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives working with complex data, builds and refines advanced Excel-based models, and strengthens financial operations through process improvement, automation, and thoughtful use of technology.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and reconciliation tools
Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets, identify discrepancies, and produce accurate, audit-ready financial reports
Experience improving financial processes through automation, standardized templates, and thoughtful use of technology
Working knowledge of enterprise financial and HR systems common to academic medical centers
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in fast-paced, evolving environments
High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and professional judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Above advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
Complex formulas and nested functions
Pivot tables and pivot charts
Power Query and data transformation
Dynamic financial models and scenario analysis
Reconciliation and audit-ready workbooks
Ability to design scalable, well-structured spreadsheets that support repeatable monthly, quarterly, and annual processes
Strong documentation and version-control practices within financial models
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple financial and HR systems, identify data gaps, and reconcile discrepancies
Experience extracting, validating, and normalizing large datasets for analysis and reporting
Strong systems-thinking mindset — able to understand upstream and downstream impacts of financial data flows
Curiosity or experience using AI-enabled tools
Improve efficiency in data validation, reconciliation, and reporting
Support model development and scenario testing
Ability to reduce manual, repetitive processing while maintaining data integrity
Strong judgment regarding appropriate and compliant use of AI
Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities to:
Streamline financial workflows
Reduce manual effort
Improve accuracy and turnaround time
Ability to design templates, trackers, and dashboards that enhance transparency and decision-making
Comfort operating in environments where systems and processes are evolving or imperfect
Exceptional attention to detail paired with the ability to analyze trends and anomalies
Strong reconciliation discipline with clear documentation of assumptions and adjustments
Ability to independently validate results before escalation or reporting
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field and four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Responsibilities

Coordinates major financial reporting and budgeting activities.
Ensures compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
Coordinates the correction of account balances, resolves funding issues and maintains proper accounting controls and procedures.
Makes recommendations to management related to long-range financial and cash flow analyses.
Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules.
May assist in preparing, developing and monitoring department/organizational budgets.
May maintain grant agreements, policies and guidelines; coordinate grant reporting requirements; review grant funding source compliance; and negotiate grant funding with awarding agencies.
May perform indirect cost analysis.
May hire, train, and supervise a small staff.
Performs related responsibilities as required.