Executive Strategic Finance Partner

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance seeks a Strategic Finance Partner to advise the President, Development and Alumni Relations, and the Penn State Alumni Association. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for assigned units, translating complex data into clear recommendations for executive decision-makers.

You will mentor finance professionals, build strong relationships with senior leaders, and ensure alignment of financial plans with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in supervisory roles.
• Experience providing strategic financial advice to senior or executive leadership.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.

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.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, multiyear planning, resource allocation, financial modeling, and scenario analysis for assigned units.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and financial narratives that make complex information understandable and actionable for nonfinancial audiences.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the finance professionals supporting the assigned portfolio.
• Build effective working relationships with vice presidents, senior administrators, development and alumni relations leaders, finance professionals, human resources partners, and central administrative offices.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Executive advisory

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership and team development

Communication and influencing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance seeks a Strategic Finance Partner to advise the President, Development and Alumni Relations, and the Penn State Alumni Association. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for assigned units, translating complex data into clear recommendations for executive decision-makers.

You will mentor finance professionals, build strong relationships with senior leaders, and ensure alignment of financial plans with