Financial Planning and Analysis Management

Utah Education Network; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis activities for assigned units. The role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, and close collaboration with executives to align financial strategy with institutional goals.

The position supports senior-level planning and requires a strong background in budgeting, variance analysis, and cross‑functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) +8 years of directly related work experience OR:
• A master’s degree (or equivalency)+ 6 years of directly related work experience.
• Note: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of assigned unit(s) financial position and advise leaders on resource availability, constraints, and trade‑offs.
• Develop and prepare department budgets as part of the annual budget cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with institutional budget guidance.
• Monitor and review departmental budget performance throughout the year to ensure expenditures align with approved allocations and identify variances requiring corrective action.
• Collaborate with Financial Services on budgeting matters, new initiatives, and tax‑related issues impacting assigned units.
• Develop specialized financial reports and analysis for institutional leadership, coordinating with FP&A Directors in units and departments to meet area‑specific needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis Management

Job Title Financial Planning and Analysis Management

Working Title

Working Title University of Utah Health Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M5 - Associate Director, M4 - Senior Manager

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work location expectations for Coordinated Services roles will follow University policy for remote, hybrid, and in-person work arrangements. Currently expected to work a minimum three days per week on site. Managers work location will be with the units they support, dependent on workspace availability.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00286 - Budget and Analysis

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Close Date

Close Date 12/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 11/18/2026

Job Summary

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager The FP&A Manager provides leadership and oversight for FP&A Partners, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and transactional financial activities. The role supports complex financial planning needs and oversees consistent execution of FP&A processes within assigned units. It serves as a mid-level management role where workload and complexity require dedicated oversight.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of assigned unit(s) financial position and advise leaders on resource availability, constraints, and trade‑offs.
• Develop and prepare department budgets as part of the annual budget cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with institutional budget guidance.
• Monitor and review departmental budget performance throughout the year to ensure expenditures align with approved allocations and identify variances requiring corrective action.
• Collaborate with Financial Services on budgeting matters, new initiatives, and tax‑related issues impacting assigned units.
• Develop specialized financial reports and analysis for institutional leadership, coordinating with FP&A Directors in units and departments to meet area‑specific needs.
• Design the financial strategy for assigned area(s) in alignment with institutional goals, Central Finance guidance, and work with FP&A Directors to ensure alignment to region strategy.
• Provide position management and workforce funding oversight by reviewing and validating position funding, payroll distributions, and staffing‑related financial impacts to ensure alignment with approved budgets, funding sources, and institutional requirements.
• Identify opportunities to support FP&A staff development and engagement by assessing unit needs and coordinating appropriate financial resources.
• Analyze and address finance‑related complaints, concerns, and recommendations; resolve moderately complex issues independently and elevate more complex or sensitive matters to the FP&A Director as appropriate.
• Lead the annual budget cycle for assigned units by consolidating departmental budget submissions, preparing required documentation, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of operating and capital budget requests.
• Represent the portfolio in institutional budget hearings and present budget requests to the CFO , providing justification, analysis, and funding rationale.
• Partner with unit leadership to implement action plans informed by feedback from internal and external stakeholders served by FP&A Partners.
• Ensure department leaders understand their sources of financial support, applicable funding restrictions, and institutional requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and prioritize the work of FP&A Partners assigned to supported units.
• Provide guidance and subject‑matter expertise to FP&A Partners on complex or escalated financial issues.
• Advise college & division leadership on financial best practices and principles of fiscal stewardship.
• Coordinate with FP&A Directors and/or Partners to assess unit level training needs are met for FP&A and other administrative staff, related to financial skills and process knowledge.

Policy & Compliance

• Evaluate and document unit‑level financial processes; monitor adherence to established standard operating procedures (SOPs); and identify opportunities for improvement or escalation, as appropriate..
• Collaborate with other regional directors and central partners to establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance across the institution.
• Ensure consistent execution of standard FP&A processes across assigned units.
• Advise and support units on proper and timely month‑end and year‑end close procedures.
• Advise unit leaders on university financial policies and procedures and monitor adherence to applicable guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) +8 years of directly related work experience OR:
• A master’s degree (or equivalency)+ 6 years of directly related work experience.

Note: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Management: Serves as a mid-level management role where workload and complexity require dedicated oversight. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Senior Manager-Level position in the Management track.

Job Code: M29134

Grade: M21

Expected Pay Range: $130,000- $150,000

Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis Management: Serves as a mid-level management role where workload and complexity require dedicated oversight. Third-level manager. Manage the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Associate Director-Level position in the Management track.

Job Code: M29135

Grade: M23

Expected Pay Range: $150,000 to $165,000

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