Financial Analyst

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years? relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience with complex financial analysis.
• Experience with financial and budgeting database tools required.
• Critical thinking, communications, and data analysis skills a must; ability to work at the detail level and synthesize and present complex information across a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines. Project management experience a plus.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrates customer focus and service orientation.
• Should possess advanced desktop skills and comfort in learning new technology.
• Should be proficient in advanced use of Excel.
• Database skills are a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting

Additional Information

• Please note: Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
• Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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