TheFinancial Planning Analystsupports the business unit and Strategic Financial Partner inthe Smeal College of Businessby 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 Universitys 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; maydetermineanalytical methods to be used

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

• Prepare and review department financial reports to understand and explain variances between budget and actuals; analyze trends in revenues expenditures enrollments and funding sources; ensureappropriate spendingand billing practices are being followed

• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecastidentifyingareas 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

• Assistin 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);assistwith annual salary increase program execution

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

• Partner with other university offices to ensure consistent data sources andaccuratefinancial projections

• May supervise staff members including hiring development and performance management

• May serve as point of contact for sponsored research incollege

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Required skills and experience include:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills including consultative skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting
• High degree of self-direction including the ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines at short notice
• Experience with enterprise systems technologies and products such as SAP S/4HANA Concur Workday Power BI and MS Office 365 is desirable