Director of Financial Planning

Job Summary

This position leads the Financial Planning team and assists the Assistant Vice President for Budget & Financial Planning with all aspects of financial planning and analysis in support of operational planning, evaluation and analysis of new business ventures and partnerships, and to inform the development of long‑term operating plans. In doing so, the Director develops and leads enrollment and revenue modeling, forecasting and reporting, supports the development of the commonwealth biennial budget process, manages appropriation and allotments, reporting, and compliance requirements. The Director provides analytical and informational support for ongoing analysis, manages the monitoring and reporting of Institutional Performance Measures and other mandated reporting. The Director assists the Assistant Vice President for Budget & Financial Planning with the coordination and development of Board of Visitors Materials and presentations, as well as with special projects and analysis as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Planning team
• Assist the Assistant Vice President for Budget & Financial Planning with all aspects of financial planning and analysis
• Develop and lead enrollment and revenue modeling
• Forecasting and reporting
• Support development of the commonwealth biennial budget process
• Manage appropriation and allotments, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Provide analytical and informational support for ongoing analysis
• Manage monitoring and reporting of Institutional Performance Measures and other mandated reporting
• Assist with coordination and development of Board of Visitors Materials and presentations and special projects and analysis as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, finance, higher education administration or related field, or a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, higher education administration or related field and significant related experience to equate to a master's degree.
• Comprehensive budget or financial experience (such as budget or resource analysis, financial planning and forecasting, or fiscal administration) in an institution of higher education or in a large agency/business.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of program budget planning, formulation, evaluation and budget execution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of public administration and state government operations, as well as state budget and finance policies, procedures and systems.
• Some knowledge of state accounting practices and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Advanced expertise across a broad number of areas in data collection, statistical analysis, financial planning and the generation of reports and recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize and present complex data in a clear and easily understandable manner.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive financial and operational analysis and forecasts, including the development of complex financial planning and funding models.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct evaluation of proposed business plans, develop and communicate recommendations for implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coordinate and train others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with management and staff.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

— (not specified in original).

Conditions of Employment

— (none provided).

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