Executive Director, Financial Policy & ERP Transformation

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 167,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Executive Director, University Financial Policies & Processes, a senior financial leadership role charged with strengthening financial management and governance across the University. You will lead policy, training, and financial systems transformations in a complex, decentralized environment.

You will drive end-to-end improvements in financial policies, training, and stakeholder engagement, partnering with ISC and schools to simplify processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years in Financial Management or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Solid budgeting, fiscal management, and financial modeling abilities.
• Experience with the University of Pennsylvania financial systems preferred; advanced Excel and Microsoft tools.
• Enterprise-minded leader who simplifies complex environments and drives transformation.
• Ability to collaborate with technology teams and distributed financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University-wide financial policy framework including governance, communication, and ongoing compliance.
• Direct a comprehensive University-wide financial training strategy across major processes and systems.
• Engage senior leadership and the distributed financial community to identify needs and improve services; promote financial stewardship.
• Identify and lead opportunities for business process improvement across the Division of Finance.
• Oversee financial systems strategy and ERP transformation in partnership with ISC; ensure alignment with campus needs.
• Manage and develop a team responsible for policies and university-wide financial training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Financial acumen

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Executive Director, University Financial Policies & Processes, a senior financial leadership role charged with strengthening financial management and governance across the University. You will lead policy, training, and financial systems transformations in a complex, decentralized environment.

You will drive end-to-end improvements in financial policies, training, and stakeholder engagement, partnering with ISC and schools to simplify processes,