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Requisition ID:  118059

Sr. Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, we are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will be responsible for the financial management of assigned units and supports the school’s operating budget, quarterly financial reporting, and overall financial processes. The role also contributes to broader budgeting, planning, and financial analysis efforts, and provides project management support for strategic initiatives.


The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University advances a dynamic, 21st-century model of performing arts training in pursuit of its mission: to elevate the human experience through leadership at the intersection of art and education. Through its Conservatory for undergraduate and graduate studies and the Preparatory, Baltimore’s largest community performing arts school, Peabody empowers musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level.


Under the direction of the Director of Financial Operations, and in close collaboration with the Associate Dean for Finance and Operations and the department heads for assigned units, this position is responsible for the following:


Specific Duties and Responsibilities


Budget Preparation & Monitoring

  • Prepare annual operating budgets for assigned units.
  • Recommend budget adjustments and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
  • Review budget-to-actual performance and investigate variances.
  • Prepare quarterly financial projections.
  • Compile data files, departmental summaries, and executive-level presentations using SAP, Microsoft Office, and other tools.
  • Support development of the school-wide operating budget.
  • Analyze and review budget submissions and prepare materials for budget meetings with the Dean and Associate Dean for Finance and Administration; ensure follow-up and submission accuracy.


Financial Administration & Support

  • Manage and oversee all financial activity for assigned units, including discretionary, gift, sponsored, revenue, and faculty funds.
  • Monitor financial performance and maintain profit and loss reports; regularly analyze operating results.
  • Prepare and present summary-level operational and financial results to department heads and senior leadership.
  • Interpret financial data to assess trends and support future projections.
  • Conduct complex financial, statistical, and cost analyses using data from university systems.
  • Review and approve financial transactions, including purchases, payroll, effort certifications, and travel reimbursements.
  • Serve as the primary financial liaison for assigned units, providing guidance on all financial matters.
  • Conduct or review account reconciliations.


Strategic Planning & Leadership Support

  • Develop financial reports to support forecasting, trend analysis, and performance evaluation.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development of the school’s five-year strategic financial plan.
  • Perform financial modeling and cost analyses to evaluate business scenarios.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership.
  • Deliver training and guidance on JHU and Peabody Institute financial policies.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop materials for school-wide financial presentations.


Scope of Responsibility

  • Department Operating Plan oversight.
  • Compliance with University and school financial policies.
  • Financial analysis and reporting for assigned units.
  • Special projects.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and budget preparation.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills for interpreting financial and organizational data.
  • Experience conducting quantitative financial analyses and developing policies to ensure accountability and compliance.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
  • Five years progressively responsible related financial/accounting experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced Degree in business or related field.
  • MBA, CPA, or MS preferred.
  • Advanced skills in Excel; intermediate skills in Access and Power BI or Tableau.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP and experience in higher education or non-profit environment.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Financial Analyst   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($86,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Business Office  
Personnel area: Peabody 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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