Executive Finance Partner to University Leadership

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions seeks a Strategic Finance Partner to advise executive leadership across the Office of the President, Development and Alumni Relations, and the Penn State Alumni Association.

The role guides budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, translating financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders and ensuring financial stewardship across units.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic financial advice to senior/executive leadership.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting knowledge.
• Experience leading finance professionals and building collaborative teams.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clear recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial advisor to university leadership and related entities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, multiyear planning, resource allocation, and financial modeling.
• Prepare executive-level reports and financial narratives for nonfinancial audiences.
• Oversee annual budget development, reforecasting, and multiyear projections.
• Provide leadership and development for finance professionals in the portfolio.
• Build relationships across vice presidents, administrators, and central offices.

Skills

Strategic financial advice

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive advisory

Communication & presentation

Leadership & team development

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State Lady Lions seeks a Strategic Finance Partner to advise executive leadership across the Office of the President, Development and Alumni Relations, and the Penn State Alumni Association.

The role guides budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, translating financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders and ensuring financial stewardship across units.