Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis | Treasury Analyst

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The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis | Treasury Analyst (FP&A), serves as a key strategic finance leader within the university's Division of Finance. This position is responsible for directing comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions while also overseeing treasury operations and institutional cash management. The Manager partners closely with University departments to provide actionable financial insights, supports multi-year budget development, leads cash flow forecasting, and assists in ensuring the university's short and long-term liquidity needs are met in alignment with institutional priorities and policy.  The position reports to the Executive Vice President for Finance (EVPF).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development, coordination, and monitoring of the university's annual operating budget and multi-year financial plans under the direction of the EVPF and in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including variance analyses, trend reporting, and KPI dashboards to the EVPF and other key leaders.

• Conduct financial modeling, scenario analyses, and business case development to support institutional decision-making, new program launches, capital projects, and strategic initiatives.

• Design and maintain financial forecasting models across all revenue and expense categories, including tuition, grants, auxiliary operations, and other funding.

• Partner departmental leadership to provide budget guidance, improve financial literacy, and support unit-level planning.

• Develop and refine financial policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes in coordination with the EVPF.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor and assist in managing the university's daily cash position, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational obligations.

• Develop and maintain rolling 13-week and 12-month cash flow forecasts; monitor variances and communicate risks and opportunities to the EVPF.

• Assist in maintaining banking relationships, including management of banking services including depository accounts, sweep accounts, wires, and ACH transactions.

• Coordinate with external auditors and investment managers for year-end reporting, audit inquiries, and compliance activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Evaluate and implement process improvements and technology solutions to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and treasury automation.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, federal and state regulations, and university financial policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.

• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis or related field.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining complex financial models and cash flow forecasting tools.

• Proficiency with ERP financial systems (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles; familiarity with GASB or FASB standards as applicable to higher education.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.

• Credit and Background Check is Required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or Accounting; CPA or CMA certification is desirable.

• Experience in a higher education, for-profit, or public sector financial environment.

• Preparation and management of the composite score calculation and the accurate execution of financial policies experience. 

• Experience with FP&A software solutions (e.g., Prophix, OneStream, Anaplan)

• Familiarity with university budget models including responsibility-centered management (RCM) or incremental budgeting frameworks.

• Experience with treasury management systems (TMS),