Financial Analyst

• 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