Senior Director Finance and Administration, SOM

School of Medicine

 

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

Drive Strategic Impact! Are you ready to shape the financial future of Duke University School of Medicine? 

 

As Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding multi-year budgeting, capital planning, and performance management. Partnering with senior leadership, you’ll deliver data-driven insights and innovative financial models that empower strategic decision-making and ensure operational excellence.

 

Be You.

 

Under the direction of the Duke School of Medicine Associate Dean for finance, the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will work closely with the Controller, Assistant Dean Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, and SOM Finance team to provide strategic planning analytics to support the overall SOM financial operations.

 

The Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis will lead the development and improvement of enterprise-wide financial models to support multi-year budgeting, capital planning, and performance management. 

 

The successful incumbent will provide actionable insights through data-driven analysis, sensitivity testing, and forecasting to guide strategic decision-making across the School of Medicine.

 

The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with institutional priorities, ensuring operational efficiency and fiscal accountability.

 

Work Arrangement – Hybrid

 

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $111,129.00 to USD $222,260.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

 

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

 

Candidates with an MBA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification (i.e., Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant) preferred.

 

Financial experience in a complex academic medical center or higher education is preferred.

 

Experience with Duke University or other enterprise reporting systems (e.g., SAP, A40) to support financial and analytical reporting is preferred.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

 

Education/Training - Bachelor degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Experience - Seven (7) years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

 

Be Bold.

 

Skills

 

• Exceptional analytic, data analysis, and accounting skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of financial data and utilize business intelligence tools to uncover meaningful patterns and opportunities.
• Ability to combine various financial inputs to create