Financial Analyst

New York Institute of Technologys six schools and colleges offer undergraduate graduate doctoral and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science data science and cybersecurity; biology health professions and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit independent private and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955 it welcomes nearly 8000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island New York; Jonesboro Arkansas; and Vancouver British Columbia as well as programs around the world. More than 120000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians architects scientists engineers business leaders digital artists and healthcare professionals. Together the universitys community of doers makers healers and innovators empowers graduates to change the world solve 21st-century challenges and reinvent the future.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Budget & Planning the Financial Analyst supports financial planning and decision-making through budgeting forecasting reporting and data analysis. The role works closely with academic and administrative departments to monitor performance control costs and ensure compliance while identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems. A core responsibility is managing position control (roster tracking) to align staffing plans with budgets and support informed resource decisions. The Financial Analyst also provides Workday support and training and contributes to the institutions long-term financial sustainability.

Budget Development & Management

• Assist in the preparation consolidation and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather financial data and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintenance of position control (roster) records and tasks using judgment to escalate approval decisions

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze budget variances and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
• Weekly reconciliation of position budget to operating budget
• Analysis of headcount trends across position types and divisions

Forecasting Planning & Budget Oversight

• Develop financial models to support forecasting and long-term planning.
• Review insufficient fund notifications and collaborate with departments to post budget amendments as needed.
• Identify trends risks and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.

Cost Control & Compliance

• Monitor expenditures and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations.

System & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation and enhancement of budgeting tools and financial systems.
• Streamline reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Training & Operational Support

• Provide training and guidance to staff on Workday financial systems and budget procedures.
• Act as Expense Operations Lead (approver) ensuring submissions are accurate policy-compliant and properly documented.

Education:

Bachelors degree required. Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field (preferred).

Experience:

3 years of experience in financial analysis budgeting or accounting preferably in a higher education or public sector environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal and institutional financial policies and procedures.
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off holidays tuition remission and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidate experience/expertise education/training key skills geographic location internal peer equity as well as market organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.