Senior Financial Analyst

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Prepare university-wide forecasting and planning, annual budgets, and financial plans .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and data analysis, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Proficient in leading teams, mentoring junior members, and implementing effective financial policies and procedures.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisData ModelingPredictive ModelingExcelFinancial StatementsBudget ManagementForecastingFinancial SoftwarePolicy Implementation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementInitiativeTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsMicrosoft OfficeBusiness Intelligence Software

Industry Keywords

Financial Planning SystemsPerformance EvaluationsMatrixed Organizational StructureCollegial EnvironmentOperating Expenses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare university-wide forecasting and planning, annual budgets, and financial plans
Conduct financial performance evaluations and provide transactional support
Develop and maintain budget and financial planning systems, models, and key processes
Support large annual data-based forecast modeling assignments, including tuition modeling and projections, endowment modeling, and metrics tracking
Lead specific functional areas and/or processes
Coach and mentor junior team members
Operate within a matrixed organizational structure with functional alignment to business intelligence
Apply business intelligence, analytics, and data visualization to transform complex data into actionable insights
Use statistical analysis, data modeling, predictive modeling, and other analytical techniques to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Translate complex data into clear, concise, actionable analyses supporting strategic priorities and informed decision-making across the University

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination
Accounting experience
Experience implementing policies and procedures
Advanced skills in Excel
Experience working with large data sets and data visualization tools
Strong analytical skills and logical problem-solving approaches
Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently and effectively
Professional communication skills and good judgment
Ability to take initiative and contribute to a collegial group environment
Ability to analyze problems and implement effective management solutions
Ability to establish priorities
Fluency with budgets, operating expenses, capital expenses, financial statements, Microsoft Excel, Office products, and financial software suites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Carbon neutrality and green campus initiatives