Senior Financial Analyst I

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $116K 💻 Finance 🗓️ January 16th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst I for its Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies. The role involves conducting financial analyses, preparing budgets and forecasts, monitoring expenditures, and supporting financial planning and compliance for multiple research programs focused on tobacco studies.

Highlights

Prepare budgets and forecasts based on organizational performance and historical data.
Support annual budget preparation for Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS).
Conduct financial analyses and consult with principal investigators to monitor project progress and adjust budgets accordingly.
Review and approve departmental expenditures ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.
Prepare special budget reports and establish policies related to budget directives.
Proficient in advanced computer applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with at least four years of fiscal experience required.
Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials preferred.
Strong knowledge in managing sponsored grants and contracts, especially related to research and development federal guidelines.
Salary range: $81,155 to $116,172 annually with comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational benefits.