Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor

Ohio State University; North Carolina; Hybride; USD 77 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Ohio State University seeks an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor to lead complex financial planning, analysis, and fiscal reporting for ERIK earnings operations. You will partner with unit leaders and ERIK IT to support billing systems and processes, and present multi-year forecasts to senior leadership.

The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on campus, with a focus on funding strategies and alignment with university priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field is required.
• Six years of relevant work experience in earnings operations.
• Strong analytical, computer, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Effective time management to handle multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advisory reporting.
• Ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment.

Responsabilités

• Oversees earnings operation funds, budgets, and cost analyses.
• Prepares and presents detailed financial reports and multi-year forecasts.
• Delivers complex financial information to ERIK leadership and units.
• Manages budget entries in enterprise systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive).
• Resolves financial issues and coordinates with the Director on resolution.
• Develops resource reports and presentations for units.
• Collaborates with grants compliance and ERIK finance to evaluate sponsored operations.
• Proposes strategies to improve efficiency and align expenditures with budgets.
• Leads financial special projects.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA/Finance)

Outils

Workday Adaptive

Office Suite

Description du poste

Job Title:

Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor

Department:

ERIK | Administration

Position Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor functions as an advanced financial professional responsible for leading and supporting complex financial planning, analysis, and fiscal reporting and management of Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) earnings operations under the direction of the Director of Budget Planning and Analysis. This includes applying extension knowledge in financial and earnings policy and procedure oversight, reviewing internal billing management procedures/best practices, and conducting leading annual rate reviews/audits of assigned operations. Partners with unit leaders and ERIK IT in supporting and evaluating various billing systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors earnings operation cost center funds, personnel, annual financial plans, budget-to-actual fiscal performance, and earnings rate cost analyses.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents detailed financial reports and multi-year forecasts.
• Presents complex financial information routinely to ERIK unit and senior leadership. The position may serve as a key advisor in meetings with unit level fiscal representatives and leadership.
• Prepares and enters assigned budgets in enterprise financial management systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive) and report templates applying financial analysis and judgment to ensure funding strategies and organizational priorities are aligned.
• Resolves financial and operating problems with appropriate party, managing highly complex issues and coordinating with the Director on resolution.
• Develops comprehensive resource reports and presentations for units.
• Works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs Grants Compliance, appropriate ERIK sponsored accounting office leaders, and the Office of Business and Finance to support the evaluation of university earnings operations that charge sponsored research and provides recommendations that influence strategic and fiscal decisions.
• Partners with ERIK Financial Operations and Operational Excellence to provide recommendations for new strategies and initiatives to improve efficiency as well as ensure procurement and personnel expenditures align with approved budget plans.
• Develops and implements financial special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field.
• Six years of relevant work experience.
• Considerable experience working with earnings operations.
• Strong analytical, computer, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Effective time management skills to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment.

Desired Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in related field, including, but not limited to, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration or Finance.
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Ohio State policies and regulations.
• Leadership and project management experience.

Additional Information

• Salary The pay range for this job profile is $76,500 - $99,300. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on multiple factors including internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
• Work Location This is a hybrid position, working 2-3 days per week on campus.
• Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

ERIK Overview

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creat