Finance & Performance Lead, Campus Life (Hybrid)

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Finance and Business Performance Manager to act as the financial and business advisor for Cornell Dining and Conference & Event Services. The role oversees planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across multiple dining locations and CES operations.

The position partners with unit leadership to improve financial sustainability and student-centered service, while ensuring compliance and effective stewardship of resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in strategic financial planning, business performance analysis and/or navigating and leveraging complex financial databases to report on performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex administrative, financial, or operational functions.
• Customer service oriented and demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of clients, constituents, leadership and customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills and must possess a strong teamwork philosophy.
• Ability to exercise discretion, resolve problems using creativity and sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, database management tools, professional communications tools, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and operational analysis for Cornell Dining and CES.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance management.
• Partner with unit leadership to identify opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Ensure financial integrity and compliance with university policies across units.
• Supervise staff and oversee meal plan administration and financial controls.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business analytics

Data reporting

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Cornell University is seeking a Finance and Business Performance Manager to act as the financial and business advisor for Cornell Dining and Conference & Event Services. The role oversees planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across multiple dining locations and CES operations.

The position partners with unit leadership to improve financial sustainability and student-centered service, while ensuring compliance and effective stewardship of resources.