Junior Financial Analyst
The Office of the Vice President for Finance - CFO is looking for a Junior Financial Analyst, reporting to the Vice President for Finance - CFO.
This is a central role that is primarily based on the Beirut campus with occasional commuting to Byblos campus, LAUMCs, and/or affiliated entities.Role Summary
The Junior Financial Analyst supports the VP for Finance - CFO by providing financial and analytical support across a range of financial planning, reporting, and project-related activities. The role supports the analysis of financial and operational information, assisting in the preparation of financial models and management reports and financial evaluation of institutional initiatives, while coordinating with relevant finance functions and university units to support management decision-making and operational requirements.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares and analyzes financial and operational information to support management decision-making, budgeting, planning, and operational requirements
- Assists in developing and maintaining financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses, for planning purposes and institutional initiatives
- Supports the financial evaluation of new and existing initiatives, projects, and other institutional activities
- Assists in developing and maintaining financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses, and in preparing business plans, feasibility studies, and supporting financial information for institutional planning and proposed initiatives
- Collects financial, commercial, and operational data from relevant departments and approved sources
- Organizes and enters data into established financial templates, reports, databases, and systems
- Prepares supporting tables, charts, presentations and schedules for management reports and business-planning discussions
- Prepares financial reports, summaries, presentations, and supporting schedules for management review
- Ensures that all assigned work complies with applicable financial procedures, internal controls, and confidentiality requirements
- Performs cost, revenue, and other ad hoc financial analyses as required
- Participates in special projects and cross-functional finance initiatives as assigned
- Maintains accurate and organized financial models, reports, supporting schedules, and related documentation
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the direct supervisor
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Good knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with financial and operational data
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prepare clear and accurate financial analyses, reports, and presentations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and organization
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments
- Ability to work collaboratively with different Finance functions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
Work Schedule
This role follows a standard Monday–Friday work schedule. However, due to the nature of responsibilities, flexibility is required. The position may occasionally require availability after regular working hours, on weekends, or on holidays to support operational needs, ensure business continuity, and meet critical deadlines.
Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy2@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.
Closing date for accepting applications is Friday, November 20, 2026.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Candidates must have attained the age of majority and satisfy all legal requirements to lawfully reside and work in Lebanon, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Lebanon.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.