Financial Analyst @ George Washington University

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George Washington University is hiring a Financial Analyst. The role supports financial management operations within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research by collaborating with the Finance Director and departments to prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports, manage daily financial transactions, and develop tools to monitor strategic goals and key performance indicators.

Highlights

Manage daily financial transactions including procurement, invoice payments, reimbursements, and timekeeping.
Collaborate with finance staff for budget preparation, forecasting, detailed account analysis, and tracking trends.
Run financial reports from the enterprise system and provide monthly variance explanations to leadership.
Assist in developing internal financial policies and improve business processes and procedures.
Prepare monthly forecasts and recommend corrective actions based on expense and income data analysis.
Serve as the primary contact for P-Card compliance and expense reporting across the division.
Support special projects as assigned by the Finance Director.
Required proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Oracle and Banner preferred.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or a Master's degree; equivalent education and experience combinations accepted.
Compensation range is $51,455.52 to $70,708.76 annually.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	GW’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) works alongside our talented faculty to support cutting-edge research and scholarship across all stages of the research lifecycle. OVPR leads a number of initiatives and programs with the strategic aim of growing research capacity and boosting the impact of GW-led discovery and innovation. This position performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties to support financial management operations within a school or division. This position works closely with the department’s Finance Director (FD) and collaboratively with assigned departments. Business responsibilities typically include collaborating with finance staff in preparation of budgets, forecasts, detailed account analysis, and tracking of trends, as well as managing the day-to-day financial operations of the department. This position runs financials from the enterprise system and provides monthly reports to FD and departments, including an explanation of variances. This position identifies gaps in business processes and procedures, and supports the FD in developing internal financial and budget management policies, processes, and procedures to enhance information flow and maintain accurate records for the division. This role develops tracking and monitoring tools to ensure progress in achieving strategic and department work plan goals, and reviews key performance indicators division-wide, such as invoice aging, budget utilization, and transaction cycle times. Specific job duties include: Responsible for daily financial transactions of the Division, including procurement, invoice payments, reimbursements, and timekeeping. Provides guidance to employees throughout the Division performing these tasks. Reviews and analyzes expense and income data monthly for year-end forecasts for several budget organizations and recommends corrective action during the year if needed. Prepares monthly forecasting for unit leads across the Division based on benchmarking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement. May assist the Financial Director with timekeeping and reviewing employee timecards. Serves as primary division contact for P-Card compliance and expense reporting, providing assistance to units across the division to ensure all expense reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with Divisional and University policies. Manages and executes specialized projects as requested by the Finance Director. Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning additional responsibilities that are logically related to the position
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. 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:	Demonstrated ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail and effectively manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Professional experience in analyzing and maintaining fiscal data, including the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, is highly desirable. Proficiency in utilizing Excel, Oracle, and Banner platforms is preferred. Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, payroll, procurement, and sponsored programs is highly desired. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Hiring Range	$51,455.52 - $70,708.76
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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:	Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family	Finance and Business
Sub-Family	Division/School Financial Management
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 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:	S014091
Job Open Date:	03/16/2026
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.

Posting Specific Questions

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* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
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- Yes
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your salary range expectation?
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* Are you comfortable with working in DC 3 days a week?
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* Are you proficient in using Excel?
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* If yes, how would you classify your Excel skills?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

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