Hybrid - onsite 2 days per week, remote 3 days
Job description: Insight Global is looking for a Financial Analyst – Grants who partners with Business Office leadership and faculty to manage financial and compliance activities for sponsored and non-sponsored programs. This role is responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and grant lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and agency regulations. The analyst supports strategic decision-making by monitoring funding, controlling costs, and maintaining financial integrity across assigned portfolios.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze financial performance, forecasts, and trends
- Monitor budgets, investigate variances, and communicate insights
- Ensure spending aligns with funding and resolve gaps
- Support audits and fiscal year-end closeout
- Manage departmental and grant budgets across full lifecycle (setup → closeout)
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, NIH, OMB, and institutional policies
- Support PIs with reporting, rebudgeting, and grant modifications
- Coordinate agreements (consultants, services, etc.)
- Review and approve transactions for accuracy and compliance
- Manage payroll allocations, cost transfers, and budget updates
- Maintain documentation and monitor spending activity
- Advise investigators on grant management and funding strategy
- Oversee effort reporting, payroll reconciliation, and compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 1+ years of relevant financial experience
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday
- Experience working with grants and contracts