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Harvard Kennedy School · 14 hours ago

Senior Financial Analyst, Executive Education

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Harvard Kennedy School is dedicated to improving public policy and leadership. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead the department’s annual planning processes, prepare reports, and provide analysis for decision support.

Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

In close collaboration with the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, lead the annual budget and reforecast process for the department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school policies and guidance

Participate in the annual multi-year financial plan (5 years)

Lead a process to assure that all internal agreements with faculty and other schools/centers are well-documented and transparent

Perform periodic financial forecasts

Review ad/hoc budgets for potential new programs, providing guidance and recommendations on pricing options

Support or lead other financial planning or reporting processes such as setting tuition prices, Veterans Affairs benefits pricing catalog, department’s Annual Report, and review of financial policies

Maintain an annual financial planning calendar

Create, maintain, and present reports and summaries that support financial and strategic decision-making by department leadership

Review processes and provide recommendations on changes to improve efficiency or cost effectiveness

Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts and groups from around the department, school, and University to maintain best practices and more quickly achieve goals and objectives

Assist the Senior Director of Finance and Administration and the Accounting Team with project work and other ad/hoc requests

Provide periodic support and assist with special projects for Harvard Kennedy School’s Office of Financial Services (OFS) team

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget managementForecastingMicrosoft OfficeSalesforceSmartViewCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTime-management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office suite and the internet and willingness/ability to learn and adapt to new software and technologies

Capacity to manage, prioritize, and respond to internal customers in a timely manner

Must be efficient, proactive, and have strong attention to detail, as well as be able to multi-task and to meet firm deadlines

Effective communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills

Preferred

Experience with Salesforce a plus

Experience with SmartView a plus

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard Kennedy School

Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1936

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees