Lead Financial Analyst

Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements and handles assigned projects' expenses; prepares complex financial reports and audit analyses. Performs advanced analysis of financials, determines cost saving strategies, and assists with budgetary functions.

Office of Administration-Health Sciences

Position Summary

The Lead Financial Analyst serves as a key technical leader within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, driving the transformation of financial reporting, data analytics, and business processes across the organization. This role is responsible for developing automated reporting solutions, improving data integrity, optimizing financial processes, and leveraging modern reporting tools to enhance decision-making.

The position partners closely with finance leadership, IT, and operational stakeholders to create scalable solutions that reduce manual effort, improve reporting accuracy, and establish best practices for financial analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Reporting Transformation & Business Intelligence.
• Process Automation & Operational Excellence.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration.
• Governance & Documentation.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement.
• Physical Effort
• Little physical effort required.
• Duties are primarily sedentary.
• May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment CategoryFull-time regularJob ClassificationStaff.

Lead Financial AnalystJob FamilyFinance & ProcurementJob Sub-FamilyFinancial Planning & AnalysisCampusPittsburghMinimum Education Level

Required

Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years Of Experience

Required

3Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work ArrangementHybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

• Hiring Range$58.979 to $83,553 annually
• Relocation Offered
• NoVisa Sponsorship Provided
• NoBackground Check
• For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances
• Not Applicable
• Required Documents
• Resume
• Optional Documents
• Cover Letter