Financial Data Analyst

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Centre College, a private liberal arts institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Financial Data Analyst to join the Department of Finance. This position plays a key role in supporting data-informed decision-making across the college by analyzing trends related to institutional spending, changes in revenue sources and programmatic trends.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in working with quantitative data, have a strong foundation in Excel and Tableau, and demonstrate the ability to present data in ways that are clear, compelling, and actionable. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or professional with 1–2 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in an academic or nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analyses of institutional data related to:
• Operational and departmental spending trends
• Changes in revenue sources and income models
• Financial sustainability metrics
• Programmatic growth trends
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards to support ongoing reporting and ad hoc decision-making needs
• Develop Excel-based reports and models for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Collaborate with departments such as Finance, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and Human Resources to gather, validate, and analyze relevant data
• Identify and communicate patterns, trends, and insights to support strategic planning
• Assist with data requests, reporting to external agencies, and accreditation processes as needed
• Support data governance and documentation practices to ensure consistency and transparency

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, or institutional research (including internships)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, functions, data cleaning)
• Proficiency in Tableau (building dashboards, visualizations, filters, and data blending)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy

Preferred:

• Familiarity with higher education data environments and reporting (e.g., IPEDS, Common Data Set)
• Experience with SQL, R, or Python
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Banner, Workday, or similar

• This is a full-time, on-campus position with some flexibility for remote work depending on department policy
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak reporting periods