Sr Financial Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support routine, project-based financial operations within a structured and compliance-driven environment. This role will focus on day-to-day financial tracking, reporting, and transactional support across multiple programs and projects. The ideal candidate has experience working in regulated environments and is comfortable operating within established SOPs, templates, and controlled financial processes.

This is a highly structured, execution-focused role supporting financial accuracy, compliance, and operational continuity within a government-aligned higher education setting.

Industry: Higher Education – Institute of Applied Engineering

Location: Hybrid (1–2 days onsite)

Duration: Contract (3 months+)

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial analysis activities across assigned projects and programs
• Prepare, update, and maintain recurring financial reports, templates, and routine analyses
• Assist with budgeting support, forecasting inputs, and ongoing financial tracking
• Review and process employee expense reports to ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and timely approval
• Support procurement activities including purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, and transaction tracking
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial data and fulfill reporting requests
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements, and applicable DoD financial compliance standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audit readiness as needed
• Execute routine and repetitive financial tasks in accordance with established SOPs and workflows

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, procurement, or related financial functions
• Experience in a structured, process-driven environment (government, government contracting, higher education, or regulated industry preferred)
• Working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) compliance requirements
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)
• Comfortable working with standardized templates and established procedures rather than building models from scratch
• Basic Excel proficiency (ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and existing templates)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting project-based or grant-funded financial operations
• Exposure to DoD-funded programs or government contracting environments
• Experience working in higher education or research institutions
• Familiarity with procurement workflows and expense compliance processes

Education Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Compensation

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.