Senior Financial Analyst

Posting Number

2026-16284

The Senior Financial Analyst position is an advanced role within the Budget Office, which may include the preparation of university-wide forecasting and planning, annual budgets and financial plans, financial performance evaluations, transactional support, and the development and maintenance of budget and financial planning systems, models and key processes. Support large annual data based forecast modeling assignments such as managing tuition modeling and projections for the university and schools, endowment modeling, and tracking of metrics. Leads specific functional area(s) and/or processes, and is expected to successfully coach and mentor junior team members. Operate within a matrixed organizational structure, with functional alignment to the department's business intelligence. Apply advanced expertise in business intelligence, analytics, and data visualization to transform complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making across the University. Leverage business intelligence tools, statistical analysis, data and predictive modeling, and other analytical techniques to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Combine quantitative disciplines with creative problem solving to translate complex data into clear, concise and actionable analyses that support strategic priorities and drive informed decision-making.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must have accounting experience and experience implementing policies and procedures. Advanced skills in Excel and experience working with large data sets and data visualization tools.

Preferred Experience:
3+ years Experience with data visualization tools such as Tablaeu.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong analytical skills, logical approaches to problem-solving, the ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently and effectively, professional communication skills and good judgement, and a desire and ability to take initiative, while successfully contributing to a collegial group environment. Ability to analyze problems and implement effective management solutions. Ability to establish priorities. Fluency with key business and financial concepts and tools (e.g. budgets, operating expenses, capital expenses, financial statements, Microsoft Excel and other Office products, financial software suites).

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00 to USD $130,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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