Financial Management Analyst III, Area Management Center

Location:

Durham, NC, 27710

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (On‑Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 265782

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

As the Financial Management Analyst III, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that provides high‑level financial leadership across the Provost organization. Your work will strengthen fiscal accountability, support complex decision‑making, and ensure sound stewardship of University resources.

• Guide unit leadership through complex financial analysis and budget preparation including annual budgets, projections, long‑range planning, and capital planning.
• Track financial performance, analyze trends, and prepare materials for senior leadership.
• Provide guidance on Provost and University financial policies, accounting compliance, and budget practices.
• Review monthly financial performance including variance analysis, overdrafts, and spending controls.

• Track and report on endowments, gifts, grants, and operating funds ensuring compliance and stewardship.
• Support year‑end close processes, prepare documentation, and coordinate with central administration.
• Collaborate with grants administration on project closeouts, effort changes, and cost‑sharing.
• Strengthen fiscal controls and identify risks across units including auxiliaries and international programs.

• Use SAP BW Analysis, SAP Portal, and SAP tools to develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Create standardized templates for variance reporting and financial oversight.
• Prepare unit‑specific reporting and review insights with unit staff.
• Conduct financial modeling for new and existing programs, grants, academic initiatives, and international operations.

• Consult on business operations, payment processes, and administrative workflows.
• Recommend improvements to accounting structures, fund flows, and reporting impacts.
• Review domestic and international contracts with legal, finance, and academic partners.
• Recommend efficiencies in procurement, payments, and financial controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of six years of experience in financial management, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and financial modeling, or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage high‑volume workload, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Substantial familiarity with academic programs in higher education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, advanced Excel, SAP, and Analysis for Office Reporting.
• Ability to interpret and present large data sets clearly for senior leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

• Strong analytic and modeling skills; ability to manage complex budgets and commitments.
• Familiarity with Duke systems and policies.
• Experience in international operations and higher‑education finance.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $74,251.00 to USD $.

Your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive medical and dental programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs. Learn more at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Available in a hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 days per week on campus in Durham, NC.