Financial Analyst

Company Description

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Does the thought of working in higher education at an institution whose mission it is to educate leaders that make a difference in the world excite you? The Financial Office at Harvard Business School has an opportunity for a talented financial professional to provide comprehensive and detailed analyses across a broad portfolio of educational experiences.

The Financial Analyst is a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team within the Office of Finance at Harvard Business School, a $1B+ institution. The incumbent will support financial planning and analysis across the departments and serve as project manager for various initiatives across the school. In addition, will be responsible for developing financial models, preparing analyses, and supporting the annual budget process. Projects could include lease vs buy options, gift and endowment assessment exploration, revenue dashboard analysis, customer acquisition cost comparisons across our revenue units, marketing spend benchmarking and carbon offsets to reduce emissions.

Job Description

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst will support efforts to improve financial processes, evaluate existing systems, and implement process improvement initiatives. The incumbent will perform other ad-hoc projects in support of decision-making requested by the CFO and senior leadership. The Financial Analyst will also be able to use data visualization techniques to present to senior management to guide informed decision-making. Duties also include consulting with departments and project stakeholders on critical strategic / financial questions that require thoughtful problem-structuring and analytic capability. Will also assist with quarterly flux reporting, year-end journals and analysis, quarterly forecasts, tuition and enrollment deliverables (TEFA), multiyear financial planning and capital budgeting.

Job-Specific Responsibilities :

• Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with

colleagues and various constituents.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to :

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EEO / Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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