Yale University · 1 month ago
Senior Financial Analyst for Operations FP&A
Whitney Grove Square
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $147K/yr
6+ years expYale University is committed to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Operations FP&A. This role is responsible for providing analytical, reporting, and financial planning support across multiple Operations units, helping unit leaders understand financial performance and make informed decisions.
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Responsibilities
Provides specialized technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance
Organizes information from a variety of sources to establish data banks for use in analyzing and creating future plans and forecasts
Guides and collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans, trended future requirements, operating forecasts and/or similar complex financial matters
Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and/or influence decisions
Conceptualizes, develops and executes multi-variable complex financial models
Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports
Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users
Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources
Influences, plans, and designs methods to improve practices, processes and systems
Leads and partners with all levels of internal and external contacts to execute departmental and/or institutional level goals
Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and effectively communicates information; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management
Translates department finance strategies into goals
Anticipates, identifies, and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions
Employs judgment and expertise in identifying the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes
Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resources use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements
Mentors, leads and/or supervises staff
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical, accounting, financial management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex analysis and make independent decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software, with the ability to create complex financial reports for tracking, analysis, and communication
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels, and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
Ability to work with financial information and multiple financial systems, facilitating meetings, and collaborating effectively with a wide range of individuals
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts
Preferred
Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills, including but not limited to quantitative and qualitative analysis of internal and external data to support the development and execution of business improvement strategies. Good interpersonal and organization skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to analyze large data sets; ability to recognize patterns in data, information or events to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations. Demonstrated advanced analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and to write comprehensive reports
Advanced skills in using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Access, Word, Project, Outlook and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of ERP Systems
Ability to work in diverse, cross-functional teams with limited guidance. Actively solicits differing opinions to ensure understanding of complex issues and acts in a manner that builds and maintains trust. Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Ability to build strong relationships with all business partners and suppliers
Benefits
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Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
Recent News
2025-12-10
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