Director of Capital Budgeting & Financial Planning

William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary seeks an Associate Director to oversee capital budgeting and university-wide FP&A. The role manages the capital outlay budget, debt financing for projects, and the HEETF program, while driving strategic financial planning and analysis.

This leadership position partners with senior leadership to align financial strategies with institutional priorities, develop tools and models, and guide resource allocation across the university.

Qualifications

• Experience in university finance and budget with capital construction budgeting.
• Strong analytical skills to produce reports in various formats.
• Ability to interpret legislative requirements and policies for capital projects.
• Expertise in budgeting and advanced financial analysis.
• Proficiency with automated financial systems and ERP tools.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and oversight for a large portfolio of capital projects (> $600M, >200 projects).
• Collaborate with departments to ensure funds align with objectives and funding rules.
• Develop models and analyses for feasibility, funding strategies, and long-term impact.
• Lead treasury planning: cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and bond proceeds.
• Oversee capital financing activities, debt issuance, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and decision support via forecasting and scenario planning.
• Support multi-year forecasting and annual budgeting for institutional planning.
• Advise senior leadership with insights to guide resource allocation and risk management.

Skills

Capital budgeting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance or public administration

Tools

Banner Finance

ERP systems (Workday or similar)

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Requisition:

JR102153 Director of Capital Budgeting & Financial Planning (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Director of Capital Budgeting & Financial Planning

Department:

CC00456 WM001 | WMUO | Budget & Financial Planning

Job Family:

Staff - Financial Analysis

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

William & Mary

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Budget and Financial Planning, the Associate Director of Capital Budgeting & Financial Planning plays a dual leadership role in overseeing both capital budgeting and university-wide financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The position is responsible for managing the university’s capital outlay budget and execution processes, debt financing for capital projects, and the Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund (HEETF) program. Additionally, the Associate Director is a key contributor to institutional financial planning, forecasting, and strategic budget development efforts.
The incumbent partners closely with leadership to align financial strategies with institutional priorities, drive informed decision‑making, and ensure compliance with Commonwealth requirements. The role combines deep technical expertise in capital finance with the analytical capabilities necessary to lead long-term financial planning efforts and develop tools, models, and recommendations that guide resource allocation across the university.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in university finance and budget, specifically with detailed knowledge of capital construction budgeting and finance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability the analyze complex information and produce reports in a variety of formats.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and apply legislative requirements and state and institutional policies for different types of capital projects and other policies impacting the institution.
• Expertise in budgeting and advanced financial analysis.
• Proficiency in a variety of software applications, with demonstrated skills in using an automated financial system.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, business, public administration or closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
• Experience with the Commonwealth’s Budgeting and Capital Outlay programs.
• Experience working in a public agency, with higher education experience.
• Experience with using Banner Finance.
• Knowledge of Workday (Finance) or similar ERP – Financial module based system.
• Familiarity with the Commonwealth’s Financial regulations and practices.

Job Duties:

20% - Manage financial planning and oversight for a large and diverse portfolio of capital projects, currently valued at over $600M and a project count of over 200 projects.

15% - Collaborate with internal departments and financial units to ensure capital funds are used appropriately and in alignment with project objectives and funding requirements.

15% - Develop financial models and conduct analysis to inform leadership decisions, including project feasibility, funding strategies, and long‑term financial impacts.

10% - Lead treasury planning for capital activities, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and the scheduling and investment of bond proceeds.

10% - Act as a key liaison for capital‑related financing activities, including debt issuance and regulatory compliance.

10% - Exercise independent judgment in reviewing and approving capital transactions within enterprise budgeting and financial systems.

10% - Provide strategic financial analysis and decision support through tools such as forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario planning.

5% - Support institutional financial planning efforts, including multi‑year forecasting and annual budgeting.

5% - Advise senior leadership with actionable insights and financial strategies to support resource allocation and risk management.

Posting Range: $125,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0977 - Financial Planning Officer - Exempt - Salary - S17

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S17

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-13

Position Restrictions:

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

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