Sr. Financial Analyst I

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $116K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 7th, 2026

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst I in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience within the New Jersey Medical School. The role involves managing all fiscal and financial matters of the department, including budget management, grant oversight, preparation of forecasts, financial analysis, purchasing oversight, and participation in pre-award activities to ensure compliance with regulations and budget guidelines.

Highlights

Manage and monitor all department fiscal and financial activities, including policy development and implementation.

Oversee department's annual operating budget, grant management, and preparation of current year forecasts.

Conduct financial analysis of monthly operating results and supervise purchasing and accounts payable functions.

Advise faculty and staff on purchasing matters and evaluate budget requests for university and budget compliance.

Conduct and oversee financial and statistical data analysis to develop reports and improve reporting procedures.

Monitor grants to ensure compliance with agency and university regulations and provide expenditure reports.

Required software knowledge includes Oracle, Marketplace, Cornerstone, and advanced Excel skills.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business plus 4 years of relevant budgetary and fiscal experience; equivalent experience or training may be considered.

Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated pre- and post-award process experience.

Salary range from $81,155 to $116,172 annually with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, paid leave, and educational benefits.