Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Universal Technical Institute; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that has been a leader in technical education for over 55 years. This exciting role involves directing financial operations, overseeing budget development, and collaborating with various departments to drive strategic initiatives. You will analyze financial performance, provide insightful reports, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Enjoy a fully remote work environment with generous benefits, including tuition assistance for you and your family. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong financial background, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you and your family

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• 7+ years of experience in a Financial Analyst role is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of the annual budget.
• Provides analysis and reports to leadership for business solutions.
• Monitors staffing needs and manages performance of staff.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Presentation skills

Accounting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA

Tools

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Crystal Reports

SQL

Job description

Overview

Directs operations associated with the analysis of financial plans and policies for all short and long-term planning and analysis functions, which includes strategic planning and business strategy planning. Oversees the analysis of financial plan performance and overall financial results. Provides direction to cross-functional units on matters involving new programs and campuses, and other strategic initiatives. Provides reports and analyses of overall trending financial performance, current and projected operating costs, implications of budget constraints, and related financial metrics.

What We Offer:

• $130,000 - $150,000 per/year depending on experience
• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Remote work environment

Responsibilities

• Leads efforts in the development and implementation of the annual budget and reforecast. This includes working closely with VP of FP&A and Senior Management, as well as business owners to build and support the annual operating costs.
• Develops the projection of revenue through analysis of historical performance of student metrics and working with appropriate departments (e.g. Admissions & Marketing & Business Unit) to determine the future performance.
• Provides analysis and/or reports to leadership to guide the formulation of solutions for business issues, including the intersection of data compiled from multiple sources.
• Designs reports from various sources of data related to all areas of the business appropriate. Provides leadership with real-time information that will allow them to act on changes to the business.
• Assists in the tracking and reporting of Key Business Indicators (KBI’s), performance variance analysis, research and resolve discrepancies and communicate with leadership to identify risks and opportunities based on trends.
• Compiles and calculates performance against individual, campus, regional, and company goals to enable leadership to effectively analyze and measure performance.
• Interprets management philosophy; translating concepts into practical applications and modify reports based on given management concepts. This includes but is not limited to, ad hoc requests.
• Develops and improves internal/external reporting process.
• Monitors the needs of the organization to determine necessary changes in the role of additional staffing needs. Manages staffing, training and performance of additional staff members as needed.
• Collaborates regularly at a high level with Marketing, Finance and Operations to support the needs of the organization.
• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function.
• Recommends policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field required
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Seven or more years of experience in Financial Analyst role or a related position is required
• Minimum of two - five years experience in management or a leadership role required
• Experience in Hyperion, PeopleSoft, MS Office is required
• Experience with Crystal Reports and SQL preferred

Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Develops and mentors others
• Analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to identify and seek needed information/research
• Accounting skills and mathematical, statistical skills valuable

Work Environment

• Will require about 5-10% of overnight travel.
• This is a fully remote position

About Us: It’s all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!