Job Description:
As a UNH central finance team member, the Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist will plan, update, and forecast the institution’s budget. This individual will perform in-depth complex budget analysis, including projection of revenue and expenses, position budget data, and continuous budgetary control. The individual will gather data and conduct studies on various topics related to financial administration. They will assist management with budget control and position control functions, providing information to customers/stakeholders concerning budgets and financial procedures. This role will conduct wide-ranging financial data compilation, querying, and drilling on large volumes of financial data and use integrated financial systems and other types of record management systems. This position will report to the Finance Manager.
This is a full time position, with a hybrid schedule. Will have to be on-campus periodically when needed*
- Assist in developing institution operating budgets, current year budget management, and forecasting scenarios. Frequently review account expenditures to ensure conformity with budgetary guidelines and prepare budgetary adjustments and adjustments as necessary.
- Partner with the director of central finance to operationalize the institution’s budget model. Develop an in-depth understanding of the institution’s tuition flow, various external revenue sources, and operating expenses to appropriately assess and allocate the budget.
- Regularly review campus financial and budgetary data, identify and resolve issues with substantial significance, recognize exceptions, and conduct in-depth analysis using advanced technical knowledge and experience. Recommend and develop solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational and university perspectives in decision-making.
- Cultivate a continuous understanding of institutional needs and context, work closely with finance colleagues to coordinate financial activities, and provide a high level of tailored customer service, including specialized tactical support as needed.
- In consultation with finance division leaders, conduct analysis and perform functions related to budget and financial management for the institution. Perform technical budget analysis functions to allocate and manage the institution’s budgets. As needed: prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for the divisions.
- Support System-wide financial planning as needed through data gathering and engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve greater efficiencies and improve internal controls.
- Operate with significant autonomy and field questions from other finance divisions regarding budget and financial planning processes, requirements, policies, and other relevant regulations.
- As needed: prepare and maintain documentation required for internal and external audits, collaborating with the other central finance team members and other System and institutional financial leaders.
- Maintain knowledge of USNH systems, policies, and procedures related to budget operations and adhere to established standards and protocols.
- Provide supervision, training, coaching/mentoring, performance review, and guidance to direct report (Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist).
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- 3 or more years of professional experience in a field related to finance or accounting
- Detailed knowledge of basic accounting principles, budget planning, and monitoring, and financial analysis
- Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing, etc.)
- Understanding of and proficiency in navigating computerized financial systems
- Ability to interpret and work with financial data, perform calculations and statistical analyses, and draw the conclusion
- Expertise in understanding and analyzing financial statements, written financial policies and regulations, and other relevant documentation
- Ability to perform complex financial analyses independently with minimal guidance or supervision
- Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both verbal and in writing
- Desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial affairs departments
- Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously
Please review for additional information:
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59311