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Senior Financial Analyst, College of Professional Studies

The George Washington University

The George Washington University

IT, Accounting & Finance
USD 72,235.2-119,100.82 / year
Posted on Jun 26, 2025
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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) offers diverse professional academic degree programs in a flexible, innovative learning environment that takes full advantage of the university’s deep relationships in the Washington, D.C. area. CPS arms graduates with a professional agility that is critical to success and leadership in today’s career landscape and crucial for making a difference in the world. By combining University faculty experts with accomplished practitioners, CPS is a catalyst for academic innovation, constructing credentials for the workforce that uphold the University’s rigorous standards of academic excellence and respond to the needs of today’s professionals.

CPS is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will report to the Finance Director. The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role on the college’s finance team by owning the revenue model for the College, analyzing all key financial data, and providing financial oversight and recommendations based on financial trends.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assists the Finance Director in the development of the annual budget for the college by preparing multi-year budget projections, revenue models, and resource allocation recommendations; reviews and analyzes expense and revenue data monthly for year-end forecasts and recommends corrective action during the year if needed. Prepares budget reports, ad-hoc reports, builds financial models, and responds to other requests for financial information.
  • Owns the development of financial models for key strategic and financial activities including new program initiatives, Executive Education programs etc.; completes extensive reporting, including budget reports for several departments, ad-hoc reports, and other requests for financial information; works with sponsored project staff and CPS faculty to administer labor and effort changes related to sponsored projects as needed.
  • Works with the Staff Accountant to review financial performance monthly and identify variances from the budget.
  • Assists the Staff Accountant as needed to prepare monthly financial reports for departmental managers. Meets with Finance Director and managers as needed to review results, ensure all transactions are being reported accurately, and discuss variances from budget. Works with the Finance Director to lead the annual profitability analysis for CPS by program. Coordinates transfers of funds between University divisions in accordance with commitments of support.
  • Promotes awareness of and compliance with university financial management policies within CPS. Recommends enhancements and implements procedures and policies that govern financial activities across the college to provide effective resource management and ensure consistency with University policies.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to this position.

This is a hybrid position with some days in the office in Washington, DC, and some days remote.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong experience in financial modeling, budget planning, and budget administration for a complex organization with multiple heterogeneous revenue streams is desired.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred. Expertise in building financial models, analyzing and manipulating large, complex data sets to identify financial trends and downstream implications of proposed financial changes is valued.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial information succinctly to colleagues with varying Finance backgrounds.
  • Proficiency using enterprise systems such as Oracle Financials and Banner, and software such as Kronos (timekeeping), Concur (travel and expense), and Axiom (financial management) is desired. Familiarity with dashboard software such as Tableau is preferred.
  • Work experience in higher education/non-profit and familiarity with sponsored research is highly desired.
  • Experience working with faculty is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and set priorities and goals.
Hiring Range $72,235.20 - $119,100.82
GW Staff Approach to Pay

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: College of Professional Studies (CPS)
Family Finance and Business
Sub-Family Division/School Financial Management
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S013769
Job Open Date: 06/25/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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