SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, Academic Planning and Support

Senior Financial Analyst, Academic Planning and Support

Boston University seeks a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Financial Analyst to support the Universitys central Office of Budget & Planning. Reporting directly to the Director, Budget and Academic Planning, this position is responsible for compiling university financial data relating to overall projections of enrollments, tuition, fees, & student financial assistance and all funds operating revenue and expenses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience synthesizing complex data from a variety of sources across the University, providing actionable insights through clear, concise board-level presentations and reports. They will prepare, collect, and interpret financial data to develop financial analyses, projections, short and long-term financial plans, and other reports. This role requires excellent time management skills to thrive under tight deadlines and rapidly evolving priorities.

Major duties of this position include :

• Assist in the coordination of reporting and analysis regarding budget and actual data, which includes reconciling information between SAP FM, IP, and other university data systems.
• Develop and implement models to forecast financial performance. Assist with the operation of the Universitys annual development and quarterly confirmation process for operating budgets and the distribution of approved budgets. Prepare various analysis detailing trends, discrepancies, or amendments that occurred to both the recurring, non-recurring budgets. Analyze operating performance and recommend new ways to find efficiencies, margin improvement, and / or savings. Including various analysis and projects that occur throughout the year.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning in support of strategic decision-making under varying market and operational conditions.
• Minimum $80,200, Midpoint $120,300, Maximum $160,500. Note : Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($100,000 - $115,000).
• Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e. remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.