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Carnegie Mellon University · 1 month ago

Senior Financial Analyst - Finance Division

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university known for its innovative education. The Senior Financial Analyst role involves supporting university-wide budgeting and strategic operational decisions through the analysis of financial data and collaboration with various management levels.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a key financial business partner and change management agent between several University units and the Budget and Financial Planning Office. Serve as a support role in communicating and setting planning expectations, understand unit financials/trends and collaborate with unit leads on a routine basis
Regularly monitor, evaluate and analyze operating and capital performance against budget and forecast
Perform forecasting, scenario analysis and modeling using analytical skills as part of the overall university budget process
Own several key forecast processes and work to improve, streamline and report on a recurring basis. Evaluate and assist in the formulation of budget policies, procedures, and guidelines
Analyze financial data and extract relevant information in order to make interpretations based on past performance/trends in order to develop accurate projections. Present findings and implications to various management teams
Participate in the development of advanced modeling on highly visible, university-wide projects including short and long-term financial planning, capital project spending, expense analysis, and unit-level performance
Assist management in designing, building and fact-checking key deliverables to a diverse audience of senior leadership stakeholders

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingForecastingData visualizationFinancial modelingCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting
At least 3-5 years of progressive financial analysis experience
Candidates from both inside and outside higher education will be considered
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful background check

Preferred

Experience with AI and data visualization tools such as Power BI

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
dateFounded in 1900
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.cmu.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$488.58M
Key Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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