Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Consultant

at  Harvard University

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

• MBA or Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis and financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools

ABOUT US

The FAS Office of Finance, in partnership with the University, supports the mission and strategic objectives of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. We promote an environment of financial integrity to safeguard assets, enable optimal use of resources, and facilitate informed decision-making. In collaboration with FAS and University communities, we act as financial stewards to provide high-quality, timely, and accurate services to FAS leadership, faculty, staff, and students.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) Office of Finance is a dynamic work environment that conducts strategic and financial analysis to inform resource allocation and decision-making for FAS Dean, Academic and Administrative Deans, and other Senior Leadership. As a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Consultant, you will conduct financial and budgetary analysis for a complex portfolio of Affiliates and Departments. The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Budget and Planning in the FAS Office of Finance.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for providing financial support to all departments in the portfolio, as well as the Divisional Dean and Administrative Dean. This position plays a key role in developing the FAS budget and the multi-year financial plan for the Division. The departments in this portfolio rely on this role to provide strategic insight on various financial issues and ad hoc projects outside of the annual budget process. The position interacts closely with the administrators and directors of all departments and centers within the division. This position acts as a subject matter expert, helping to inform decision-making across the division.

The incumbent in this position leads the planning, budgeting, and forecast processes for the division and is responsible for reviewing all submissions to ensure that they follow the guidance provided by the Dean. The position also creates an executive summary that the Divisional Dean presents to the FAS Dean.

• Facilitate discussion of financial strategies and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead units in efforts to develop strategic financial plans that align with the unit’s goals and priorities.
• Lead the development of complex annual budgets and forecasts for the Division.
• Develop specialized financial analyses, utilizing various systems to create unique reports to advise leadership on decision-making.
• Function as subject matter expert and provides specialized advice on complex accounting issues.