Executive Finance Director - MGCAFE

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff development fund

Staff recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Executive Finance Director in Lexington to serve as the college’s senior financial advisor, partnering with the Dean and program directors to shape financial strategy that advances priorities and supports long-term success.

The role leads budgeting, reporting, and forecasting across academic and administrative units, delivering data-informed decisions and governance of financial data used for surveys, regulatory reporting, and initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and execution of data-informed budgeting models across units.
• Direct the full budget planning, reporting, and forecasting lifecycle.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive decisions.
• Create and deliver updated budget-based fiscal reports and fund balance reporting.
• Partner with the Dean and senior leadership to produce data-driven insights, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Office

SAP

BW

Business Objects

Tableau

CDEM

SPIN/ER

Herramientas

SAP BW

Tableau

Business Objects

CDEM

SPIN/ER

Descripción del empleo

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time

Shift

Primarily days, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The Business Center in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic, detail orientated Executive Finance Director.

The Executive Finance Director serves as the College’s senior financial advisor, partnering closely with the Dean, academic leadership, and program directors to make an impact by shaping financial strategy that advances institutional priorities, drives academic excellence, and supports long-term organizational success. In this high-impact role, you will make a difference by aligning resources with mission-driven goals, strengthening financial sustainability, and enabling bold, strategic decisions that move the College forward.

About the Role

The Executive Finance Director will lead the development and execution of data-informed budgeting models, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across academic and administrative units. They will direct the full budget planning, reporting, and forecasting lifecycle, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership experience. They will create and deliver updated budget-based fiscal reports and fund balance reporting. This includes directing the preparation and governance of financial and operational data used for surveys, regulatory reporting, and special initiatives, including responses to open records requests. It will require partnering closely with the Dean and senior leadership to produce data-driven insights, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that inform strategic decisions.

Why Join Us

At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:

• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel); SAP , BW, Business Objects, Tableau, CDEM , / SPIN /ER

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Deadline to Apply

01/04/2027

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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