Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

OverviewPosition Title: Director of Financial Planning and AnalysisDepartment: FinanceLocation: New York, United States (on-site)Salary: $125,000 - $150,000The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is a proactive, data-informed professional who works closely with the University’s senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, as well as with departmental managers and colleagues across the institution, to prudently support the collaborative goals of the University. The University’s annual operating and capital budgets are designed to be the financial manifestation of the University’s mission and strategic priorities.The Director is responsible for the budget and planning process, including preparation, administration, data and financial analysis, and maintenance of the University’s budget throughout all stages. The Director reviews, prepares, and has access to confidential information and must display exceptional discretion. A principal role is to align the annual operating and capital budgets with the University’s mission and objectives and to lead budgeting processes to confirm resource availability and sufficiency.This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.Primary ResponsibilitiesImplement and oversee an efficient and effective annual budget and planning process, including coordinating with colleagues across the University on budget submissionsMonitor results against approved operating and capital budgets and analyze variancesPrepare high-quality quarterly and periodic budget and variance reportsPerform long-term modeling and sensitivity analysesCollaborate with University leadership and Human Resources to manage position control functionsAdditional Typical Functions and ActivitiesCommunicate with senior staff and departmental managers to support budgeting questions and resource alignmentStrengthen budgeting and financial planning to inform strategic decision-making with robust analyses and long-range modelsWork with the Office of Human Resources to ensure budget alignment for workforce recruitment and developmentPerform financial analyses to identify drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actionsProvide budgetary and analytic support to optimize resource deployment; partner with department leaders to improve financial outcomesSupport the Provost’s office in academic program budgeting, faculty staffing, and allocation of endowed fundsModel and analyze new and ongoing initiatives, integrating key budgetary informationDevelop and maintain budget models and tools for current and multi-year budgets and dashboard analysesMaintain data sets related to annual budget preparation and analysisReview and approve compensation for new or restructured positions; provide analytical support on salaries and benefits with HRPrepare fiscal year-end budgetary reporting on operating and capital budgetsIntegrate budgetary and financial information from internal and external sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunitiesSupport Finance and Investment Committee materials and deliberationsAnalyze restricted and endowed funds and ensure their use is reflected in budgetsOther duties as assignedRequirementsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degreeFive (5) years of budgeting or finance experience with at least five (3) years in higher educationProfessional CompetenciesBudgeting expertise in a nonprofit and collaborative settingCommitment to compliance, ethics, and integrityExperience with endowment-funded and grant funding in universitiesManagement experience with ability to mentor and lead teamsWillingness to receive feedback from campus constituenciesClient service focus, proactive problem solving, and adaptabilityCommitment to transparency and strong analytical and quantitative skillsPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s with concentration in accounting, economics, finance, or management; or MBA or similar graduate degreeExperience with university finance and budgetingKnowledge of FASB and university accounting practicesKnowledge of ERP and budgeting tools; familiarity with Ellucian’s Banner v9 helpfulExperience as principal budgeting and planning administrator for an institutionStrong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skillsBusiness acumen and negotiation skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsEqual Employment Opportunity Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08