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Our client, a prestigious University in Boston, is in need of a contract Financial Reporting Analyst to:
- Prepare monthly reporting, business analysis and key data summaries.
- Assist in the budget and forecasting process.
- Conduct periodic analysis of business performance.
This is a full-time (37.5 – 40 hrs weekly), long term (8-9 months) hybrid position, with 3-4 days on campus – after training – and the remaining days working remotely.
Other duties and tasks may include:
- Assist with monthly forecasting for operating and restricted accounts.
- Update and maintain financial dashboards and budget tracking tools.
- Support the review and reconciliation of transactional data.
- Generate journal entries and assist with documentation for internal fund transfers.
- Collaborate with department leads to track discretionary spending and ensure alignment. with approved budgets.
- Monitor commitments as needed.
- Support data entry, reporting, and cleanup within financial systems (e.g., SAP, Excel models, Power BI).
- Help prepare materials for financial reviews.
- Provide backup support for Concur invoice processing.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience preferred (higher ed experience a plus)
- Must have strong Excel skills.l (pivot tables, formulas, charts)
- Experience with financial systems (SAP, Power BI, or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience at BU or higher education preferred