Senior Financial Analyst Strategic Initiatives and Technology Advancements

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic finance partner to leaders across the University, providing advanced financial analysis, modeling, business case development, and data-driven decision support for strategic and operational priorities. You will serve as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, challenge assumptions when appropriate, communicate complex financial information clearly, and translate quantitative and qualitative information into recommendations that support informed decision-making.

You will partner cross-functionally to develop sophisticated financial models, forecasts, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and investment evaluations that support informed decision-making. You will help connect strategic objectives to financial and operational outcomes, assessing costs, benefits, risks, returns, and long-term impacts of projects and initiatives. You will evaluate initiatives, resource allocation, and organizational opportunities; identify financial risks and opportunities; and translate complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable recommendations. The role independently manages complex financial analyses and planning activities and may lead cross-functional projects that require evaluation of financial, operational, and organizational impacts.

You will combine strong financial knowledge, analytical thinking, business partnership, and continuous improvement to strengthen financial stewardship and organizational performance. You will report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. #LI-Remote

What you'll do:

• Serve as a primary strategic finance partner supporting AI initiatives, technology advancements, enterprise transformation, operational excellence programs, and strategic projects.
• Support strategic planning, financial planning, and forecasting by connecting business drivers, operating assumptions, workforce plans, and strategic priorities to financial outlooks and institutional objectives.
• Lead complex financial analysis and modeling including financial analysis related to technology platforms, software, automation, licensing, implementation, and other technology-enabled investments.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives and business opportunities by developing financial models that measure implementation costs, technology expenses, staffing impacts, organizational requirements, productivity improvements, operational savings, and long-term financial benefits.
• Analyze financial and operational performance against budget, forecast, and prior-period results; identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers; and provide recommendations to contribute to disciplined decision-making.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights by supporting the financial evaluation of AI-enabled solutions, technology investments, automation opportunities, digital transformation initiatives, and technology modernization efforts.
• Improve financial and analytical capabilities by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, automate analysis, improve reporting and data integration, strengthen modeling methodologies, and enhance the use of data in financial and operational decision-making.
• Measure investment and initiative performance and benefit realization by monitoring actual results against approved business cases, financial plans, and expected outcomes and identifying opportunities for corrective action or improved returns.
• Provide financial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and business case development through implementation and post-implementation evaluation, establishing financial assumptions, success measures, and expected outcomes.
• Support the evaluation of contracts, vendors, and business partnerships by partnering with Procurement to model financial implications, assess costs and benefits, evaluate key financial terms, and identify financial risks and opportunities
• Promote consistent financial discipline and best practices in business case development, investment evaluation, forecasting, performance measurement, and strategic finance business partnering while supporting cross-functional initiatives and other priorities as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, financial analysis, corporate FP&A, management consulting, business transformation, operational finance, or related analytical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills with demonstrated ability to develop and interpret complex financial models, business cases, scenario analyses, investment evaluations, and forecasts.
• Demonstrated experience supporting AI implementation initiatives, digital transformation programs, enterprise technology investments, automation initiatives, or technology modernization efforts.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex financial and operational information, identify key business drivers, assess risks and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to connect financial analysis to operational and organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience influencing management decision-making through objective financial analysis, modeling, and strategic insight.
• Experience turning complex, ambiguous, or incomplete information into clear financial conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience partnering with executive, operational, technology, and cross-functional leaders.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise independent judgment, and manage complex analyses and strategic initiatives with competing priorities.
• Must be committed to maintaining a strong culture of customer service, communication, and business partnering with all members of the organization.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources