Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Planning & Analysis

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Riverside seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning & Analysis to lead enterprise finance strategy, budgeting, forecasting and performance management. This senior leader will design and refine FP&A methodologies, governance, and analytical capabilities across the institution, reporting to the VCFA & CFO.

The role emphasizes collaboration with executive leadership to translate complex financial information into strategic institutional priorities and

Qualifications

• Executive communication and collaboration with senior leadership.
• Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Strategic leadership and cross‑functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of enterprise-wide FP&A processes and governance.
• Design and maintain integrated resource allocation and budget models.
• Provide actionable financial analysis to support Chancellor, Provost and leadership decisions.
• Strengthen forecasting, reporting capabilities and financial transparency.

Job description

To receive full consideration by the University's search committee, applicants must submit both a current resume and a letter of interest that clearly addresses the responsibilities, qualifications, and leadership expectations outlined in the position description.

For priority consideration, application materials should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on October 12, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation in an open forum as part of the final interview stage.

The full salary range for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning & Analysis is $187,500 - $385,100. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $315,000 annually.

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning & Analysis (AVC, FP&A) serves as a senior finance leader responsible for leading the University's comprehensive financial strategy by designing, implementing, and continually refining enterprise-wide financial planning processes, governance, methodologies, and analytical capabilities that support informed decision-making across all areas of the institution. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer (VCFA & CFO), the AVC serves as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chancellor, Provost, and VCFA & CFO, and provides leadership in institutional financial strategy, multi-year financial planning, budget development, forecasting, financial performance management, capital and cash planning, and executive decision support. The position leads the development and continuous refinement of the University's integrated resource allocation and budget model, balancing academic priorities, enrollment, research, administrative operations, capital investment, and long-term financial sustainability through sophisticated financial modeling and scenario analysis.

This leader will be responsible for strengthening institutional financial transparency, enhancing executive-level financial communications, improving forecasting and reporting capabilities, and building organizational capacity across the FP&A function. The AVC builds and leads a high-performing FP&A unit that serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, academic leadership, central finance, and administrative units to support sustainable financial planning, strategic resource allocation, operational effectiveness, resource utilization, and long-term institutional priorities.

This role requires a highly collaborative leader with demonstrated success and a forward-thinking leader with exceptional executive communication skills, organizational leadership capabilities, expert analytics and modeling acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable institutional strategy.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.