Financial Analyst, Global Programs Finance & Operations

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director, Finance and Operations, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial and enrollment data analysis. This includes review and reconciliation of monthly financial reports, documentation of financial policies, and recommending improvements to financial processes and policies. The role involves processing invoice payments, reviewing travel expense reports, depositing miscellaneous receivables, processing purchase orders and requisitions, and managing financial databases.

The analyst also assists in developing, maintaining, and analyzing selected budgets and financial plans.

Location:

Boston, MA, United States

Salary Range: $61,200.00 – $65,000.00

• Process financial transactions, including invoices, expense reports, deposits, and purchase orders using financial databases.
• Analyze expense and budget variances; coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable transaction processing as needed.
• Assist the Global Programs finance and administration management team in developing and monitoring annual income, expense, and financial aid budgets.
• Conduct data analysis on enrollment, revenue, and expenses and provide summaries to Global Programs finance and administration management teams and Study Abroad Enrollment Services.
• Manage the monthly site report process for Global Programs and Study Abroad; monitor deadlines, review and reconcile financial reports submitted by each site, verify financial statements, and upload results into the accounting system and financial databases.
• Research and resolve discrepancies by communicating with site staff and act as first check for spending appropriateness.
• Ensure expenses comply with BU financial and operational policies.
• Propose and assist with developing policies, forms, and templates to streamline reporting and related processes.
• Conduct broad financial analyses for decision‑making purposes that have significant material implications.
• Identify potential cost and operational efficiencies for recommendation to Senior Management.
• Liaise with the Office of General Accounting and other departmental accounting units across campus to resolve potential accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

• B.A./B.S. or equivalent degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis of a complex organization, preferably with global finance and complex budget preparation and analysis.
• Ability to work with large quantities of data; strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Knowledge of financial statements and accounting; familiarity with foreign exchange rates; highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with File Maker Pro and SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple requests simultaneously.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.