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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the business unit and Strategic Financial Partner in the Eberly College of Science by providing oversight and expert guidance to unit leaders on budget and financial matters; serves as a subject matter expert in one or more budget or fiscal-related areas; advises unit leaders on budget management and financial controls; provides in-depth financial analysis, forecasting, and budget modeling; plays a key role in supporting long-term financial planning efforts and ensuring effective resource allocation aligns with the university’s mission, strategic goals, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate in budget and resource data analysis to provide data-driven recommendations and financial insights; gather, compile, and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used

• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to support long-range planning and scenario analysis

• Oversee assigned components of budget activities; participate in the conceptual development of the various budget processes and specifications for projects

• Review financial reports to understand and explain variances between budget and actuals; analyze trends in revenues, expenditures, enrollments, and funding sources; ensure appropriate spending and billing practices are being followed

• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying areas of concern or opportunity

• Participate in the development of financial dashboards and reporting tools for internal stakeholders and senior leadership

• Provide financial analyses for new initiatives, program reviews, and business plans, including ROI and cost-benefit assessments

• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budgets, ensuring alignment with unit and institutional priorities

• Manage workforce planning and labor distribution for assigned business area(s); assist with annual salary increase program execution

• Support compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements; oversee audits as required

• Partner with other university offices to ensure consistent data sources and accurate financial projections

• May supervis