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Senior Financial Analyst I

Rutgers

Rutgers

Accounting & Finance, IT
USD 93,771-133,089 / year
Posted on Dec 20, 2025
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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Financial Analyst I
Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department CS-Office of the SVC for Finance and Budget
Overview
As New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research as well as the newly formed Rutgers Health, a statewide Health Care provider organization that will revolutionize patient care across New Jersey. The Chancellor’s Office is the administrative body that oversees the RBHS Units.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst I within the Office of Finance and Administration – RBHS.

The Senior Financial Analyst I position reports to the RBHS Associate Director of Finance in the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, RBHS and deals daily with highly confidential and sensitive financial and operational information.

In this role, the Senior Financial Analyst I prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, financial analytics, modeling, and ad hoc reporting for senior management. The selected candidate must be adept with Excel and have excellent written communication skills, along with exceptionally strong financial analytical skills, including detailed variance reporting.

In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst I provides and maintains accounting and related records and files and participates in the financial year-end audit process. The selected candidate should have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and cost analysis, as well as a willingness to prepare standard journal entries for daily business transactions and month-end closing. Furthermore, the role analyzes and reconciles monthly transactions and reports in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Responsible for the preparation and distribution of documents, including cost-related analyses, requested by the Office of University Labor Relations and the Office of General Counsel, in support of the university’s labor negotiations efforts and labor relations functions related to the administration of collective negotiations agreements.
  • Assists with internal invoicing, reimbursement, reconciliation, and tracking of Chancellor strategic funding and mission support, including reviewing documentation for new and existing commitments, ensuring compliance with commitments, maintaining archives of commitment documentation and transaction history, and assisting with the preparation of journal entries and payment of commitments.
  • Works with RH Units to facilitate timely and accurate processing and tracking of commitments, including compiling mission support commitment transactions, details, and final billing documentation review and creation.
  • Budgets and forecasts commitment revenues and expenses as part of the annual budget and multi-year strategic planning process.
  • Supports the RBHS Housestaff Affiliate Billing Operations by assisting the Associate Director of Finance with invoicing and payment processing for contractual arrangements related to residents and fellows within the medical schools, including invoice creation and distribution, payment processing and reconciliation, report dissemination to medical school management, and accounts receivable follow-up with hospital partners. This program consists of more than 1,000 resident FTEs, more than 900 annual invoices, and more than 400 payments in excess of $125M, requiring coordination with three RBHS Units and 43 hospital partners.
  • Provides direct support in preparing fiscal year budgets by creating budgets and forecasts, developing an understanding of units’ actual-to-budget variances, and assisting with decision support and ad hoc analysis.
  • Supports RBHS schools and units with financial systems inquiries, works with the Associate Director of Finance and Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance to convey budget and financial information to analysts and managers in the Rutgers University Budget Office, and assists with the creation of the RBHS Tuition and Fees report for the Board of Governors public hearing.
  • Generates monthly management reporting and analysis as requested, including reports and analysis of revenues, expenses, commitments, and FTEs; prepares monthly financial reports with all supporting analysis; and monitors and investigates areas of excessive spending, submitting recommendations and plans to minimize expenses as necessary.
  • Conducts financial analysis, budgeting, projections, and other financial-related projects, and coordinates financial tasks and operations with Purchasing, Grants, Legal Management, Accounting, Human Resources, and other departments as required.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 28S
Salary Details Minimum Salary: $93,771
Minimum Salary 93771.000
Mid Range Salary 113430.000
Maximum Salary 133089.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours 37.5
Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting. Four (4) years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or other relevant area.
  • Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Self-organized, flexible and able to manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborative work style with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytic, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
  • University accounting / financial experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion software systems or automated General Ledger systems preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • No significant physical demands.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 25ST2626
Posting Open Date 12/18/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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