Working Knowledge of Budget Management is required. $35-$40/hr.

Sr. Financial Analyst

5-Month Contract; potential to extend

Boston MA

Must Haves

• Bachelors degree
• +3 years relevant work experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, intermediate or better Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, financial modeling and basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise level financial systems and data query tools.
• Act as a resource on transactional inquires and financial or budgetary questions that require problem solving and analytic capability.

Preferred

• Experience working in higher education setting

Job Description:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct complex financial analyses and develop models for budgeting, forecasting, multiyear planning, and financial monitoring.

• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial reports and vendor payments, including necessary journal entries for general ledger adjustments.

• Leverage data visualization tools like Excel and Tableau to present findings to senior leadership.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Manage procurement functions for IT, ensuring compliance with budget thresholds and financial controls.

• Assist IT staff with preparing and executing purchase requests and resolving procurement issues with vendors and central accounts payable.

• Provide procurement insights and analysis in support of vendor contract negotiations and vendor performance management.

Process & Compliance

• Evaluate existing systems and implement process improvements for financial and procurement operations.

• Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

• Act as a key resource for navigating financial systems and policies within the Business School.