Saint Peter's University · 2 weeks ago
Director of Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expSaint Peter's University is a Jesuit institution that offers a unique learning experience through rigorous academics and community service. The Director of Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead the budgeting function and long-range resource planning, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and strategy while managing a high-performing budget team.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Orchestrate the annual operating and capital budget processes from calendar design through adoption and implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic and facilities plans
Recommend funding allocations and targeted reductions to deliver a balanced budget; continuously identify efficiencies and cost-management opportunities
In partnership with the Executive Vice President and the AVP for Facilities & Campus Services, establish the annual capital plan and oversee the capital budgeting process. including monthly reconciliation of entries and expenditures to keep projects within appropriated limits
Monitor spending and available balances throughout the fiscal year; approve budget transfers and journal entries, and propose strategic re-allocations as needs evolve
Work with Deans and departmental budget managers to construct, implement, and monitor operating budgets and detailed salary plans for all areas
Author, maintain, and enforce budget policies and procedures to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state requirements and University standards
Direct the preparation of monthly operating reports; deliver year-end forecast-to-budget analyses; produce the annual budget summary; and coordinate tuition & fee proposals for presentation to the Strategic Planning & Budget Committee and the Board of Trustees by the Executive Vice President
Track expenditures and spending trends across undergraduate and graduate portfolios, assessing program performance and financial sustainability against established goals
Oversee position control analytics, including staffing plans, vacancy tracking, and salary/benefit projections to inform workforce planning and multi-year forecasts
Provide data-driven guidance to executive leadership for strategic and long-term financial planning
Collaborate with leaders across the University to evaluate new or expanded academic programs and other revenue opportunities by building multi-year financial models that test viability and risk
Translate the University’s strategic plan into annual budget goals and measurable targets, tracking progress through the year
Partner with Vice Presidents, Deans, program directors, and department managers to align financial plans with unit missions
Provide hands-on training and consultation to budget owners and managers, fostering a culture of shared accountability and fiscal transparency
Publish the annual budget calendar; issue process guidance and funding memos to unit heads; and conduct semi-annual budget training sessions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of progressively comprehensive budget and financial planning leadership experience and responsibility within a large, complex environment
Demonstrated supervisory leadership experience and a high level of commitment mission
Exceptional team leadership, training, coaching and mentoring ability
Proven track record of developing operating budgets and utilizing rigorous modeling skills and statistical methods of financial planning, analysis and forecasting
Experience with the implementation and enhancement of information technology systems to support strategic and financial planning, budgeting and executive decision-making
Demonstrated ability to develop budget policy and align programmatic priorities with current and future financial resources
Sophisticated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in making high-level presentations to senior/Board-level leaders
Preferred
Master's degree
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience within higher education and in managing cross-functional teams
Experience in implementation of new financial system(s), and working experience with Banner or Colleague ERP systems
Benefits
Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options
Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more
Company
Saint Peter's University
The Saint Peter's University community supports students after they graduate and offers community service.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.13MKey Investors
The Provident Bank Foundation
2019-12-09Grant· $0.03M
2019-08-07Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
ZAMEER BAKSH, MBA
Professor:GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT/MBA PROGRAM
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