Financial Planning & Analysis Lead
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Job Title:Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Lead
Location: Department of Accounting and Finance Teacher Administrative Center 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131
Reports To:Administrator Financial Analysis & Planning
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 12-month / Salaried Exempt
Salary Schedule: Non-negotiated salary grade 21X / 2025-2026 base salary: $119390.65
Preferred Start Date:August 1 2025
Position Purpose: This role serves as a strategic financial partner to Division Chiefs and Department Leaders playing a critical part in supporting student success by helping schools and departments operate more effectively efficiently and equitably. As an FP&A Lead you will work closely with senior leadership to influence decisions that shape the entire school community. Youll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a mission-centered environment.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Lead Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed financial models to forecast staffing spending and funding needs across departments and school sites.
- Support Strategic Planning: Build multi-year financial projections and scenario analyses to inform long-term planning and resource allocation.
- Empower Educational Leaders: Partner with principals department heads and district leaders to provide budget guidance training and monthly financial performance reviews.
- Drive Insightful Analysis: Analyze budget-to-actual results identify trends and risks and deliver actionable recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
- Elevate Transparency: Prepare clear concise reports and presentations for internal stakeholders the Board of Education and the public.
- Advance Equity Through Finance: Help align financial decisions with district goals around educational equity student achievement and operational excellence.
- Ensure Accountability: Support audits compliance and consistent application of financial policies across the district.
- Innovate Financial Systems: Help modernize tools streamline workflows and enhance district-wide financial literacy and decision-making.
- Foster Team and Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with your FP&A team and across the Accounting & Finance Department to ensure cohesive planning and execution aligned with district priorities.
Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors degree required. A degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or related field is preferred. A degree in another field may be considered with significant relevant experience in financial analysis planning or budgeting. An advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA CGFM MBA) is preferred.
- Three or more years of experience in financial analysis planning or budgeting. Experience in the public sector K-12 education or non-profit finance is preferred.
- Deep understanding of financial best practices; knowledge of governmental accounting (GAAP GASB) preferred.
- Expert in Excel with strong proficiency in financial reporting tools (Power BI Tableau etc.).
- Excellent communicator and trusted advisor with ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
- Highly organized proactive and mission-aligned with a strong commitment to equity transparency and public service.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers copiers and scanners. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.
Travel:Limited travel may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building and central office environments.
Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
- Will be working under general supervision of the department supervisor to complete day to day tasks.
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
- In order for schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Terms of Employment:
This position is treated as a full-time exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.
The offer of employment is contingent upon:
- Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses certificates and other requirements for the position (e.g. Paraprofessionals obtaining Highly Qualified status etc.) as identified and maintaining all licenses certificates and requirements for your position throughout employment.
- A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
- Verification of U.S (United States). citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )
The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .
Updated by Human Resources4.24.24ep
Employment Type
Full-Time
