Executive Finance Advisor to University Leadership

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Strategic Finance Partner to advise senior leadership across the Office of the President, Development and Alumni Relations, and the Penn State Alumni Association. The role combines financial leadership, strategy, and relationship management to support a diverse portfolio and promote responsible stewardship of university resources.

The successful candidate will translate complex financial information into clear recommendations, develop multiyear

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial advisor to leadership within the Office of the President, Division of Development and Alumni Relations, Penn State Alumni Association, and other assigned executive or administrative areas
• Develop understanding of unit goals, priorities, risks, and opportunities, translating financial information into recommendations for leadership decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, multiyear planning, resource allocation, financial modeling, and scenario analysis for assigned units
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and financial narratives that are understandable to nonfinancial audiences
• Oversee annual budget development and reforecasting activities, including personnel and nonpersonnel planning
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, communicate risks and opportunities to unit leadership
• Coordinate participation in university budget planning processes and ensure alignment with institutional goals

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Executive advising

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Scenario planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Strategic Finance Partner to advise senior leadership across the Office of the President, Development and Alumni Relations, and the Penn State Alumni Association. The role combines financial leadership, strategy, and relationship management to support a diverse portfolio and promote responsible stewardship of university resources.

The successful candidate will translate complex financial information into clear recommendations, develop multiyear