Sr. Financial Analyst I

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $116K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 14th, 2026

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Rutgers University 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 the department's financial processes including budget management, grant oversight, financial forecasting, and monitoring purchasing and accounts payable functions to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines and funding agency regulations.

Highlights

Manage and monitor all fiscal and financial matters within the department, including policy development and application.

Evaluate effectiveness of financial administration by monitoring accounts and ensuring expenditures align with budget constraints and regulations.

Advise faculty and staff regarding purchasing of supplies and equipment, and review budget requests for compliance with university guidelines.

Conduct and oversee financial and statistical data analysis to generate reports and improve internal reporting processes.

Monitor grants to ensure compliance with granting agency and university regulations, collaborating with investigators and leadership to manage expenditures and budgets.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business plus four years of relevant experience with computer-based accounting systems, or equivalent experience/education.

Strong financial, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Salary range from $81,155 to $116,172, with final offer based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability.

Position is full-time, exempt, on-site with standard working hours of 37.5 hours per week, categorized under Staff - 12 month appointment and union HPAE 5094.