Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director Of Financial Planning And Analysis

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for the financial management, budgeting, and strategy of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Leading a team of 3 financial analysts, the Director is responsible for the development of the School's $400M+ annual operating budget, multi-year financial plan, monthly forecasts, and management reporting, as well as frequent ad hoc analyses.

A key member of the Office of Financial Services leadership team, the Director partners closely with the CFO, and regularly engages with administrative and departmental leaders across the Chan School. The Director plays a critical role in shaping the School's financial strategy, providing actionable insights to inform resource allocation, investments, and long-range planning in support of the research and teaching mission.

This role is highly visible and requires the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives for a range of audiences, including the Dean, Executive Dean for Administration, and other School and University leaders.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning, Analysis, and Presentation
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership and Management

PLEASE NOTE: This is a primarily remote position, however, scheduling flexibility may be required to come into the office for various meetings and events.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant work experience
• 7+ years of experience in sponsored research finance within a complex higher education, hospital, healthcare, or academic medical center environment required; higher education experience strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience required

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's Degree in a related field is a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic financial planning and modeling within a large, decentralized organization, preferably in higher education, healthcare, research, or other mission-driven environments
• Strong executive presence with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear communications and recommendations for senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity in an evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing analytical teams with a collaborative and service-oriented approach
• Experience developing and improving financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools to support decision making and operational transparency
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and data analysis/presentation tools (e.g., Excel modeling, ERP systems, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across multiple financial and administrative areas
• Knowledge of or experience with university budgeting models, sponsored research environments, endowment-funded institutions, or capital planning processes is a plus

Additional Information:

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!