Sr. Data and Financial Analyst at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job no: 503122

Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time

Location: Partial Remote, Bethlehem

Categories: Finance/Accounting

Unleash Your Analytical Prowess at Lehigh University


Lehigh University, a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and innovative spirit, is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Data and Financial Analyst to join our team in the Rossin College of Engineering. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in driving data-driven decision making and assessing the success of our initiatives.


As the Sr. Data and Financial Analyst (Position Number S74310), your responsibilities will include:


* Data Analysis and Modeling: Develop and maintain data systems, dashboards, and reports to provide insights into faculty, department, and college performance.
* Financial Analysis: Create financial models, projections, and forecasts to support budget planning and decision-making.
* Data Governance: Ensure complex data accuracy, accessibility, and integrity.
* Reporting and Analytics: Design and build comprehensive reports with complex logic and multiple data sources for accreditation, budget requests, and other key College initiatives. Create data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

To excel in this role, you must possess:


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Math, Business, Finance, Statistics or a related degree; Master's Degree in Statistics, Business, Accounting, Math preferred
* Five to eight years of related work experience
* Experience with Financial modeling, data analysis, banner financial experience, Tableau, Excel (Expert proficiency), SQL, Academic Analytics (preferred), LIRA
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling


Lehigh University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, offering a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation, integrity, and excellence. As an employee, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and groundbreaking initiatives.


Join a prestigious institution that values its employees and encourages growth, both personally and professionally. Apply now to become part of the Lehigh University family and embark on an exciting journey where your analytical skills will shape the future of higher education. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

This position is a Grade: 10 - 40, offering an approximate salary of $65,290-$79,430. The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor. This position has fiscal or financial responsibilities other than employee expense activity, such as processing or approving transactions; monitoring or preparing budgets; or generating income for University. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: October 18, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled