Financial Planning and Analysis Manager- Engineering

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking an FP&A Manager in the Engineering sector to lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial activities across assigned units. You will guide decision-making through robust analyses and serve as a key advisor to the Dean, coordinating with university financial administration.

The role emphasizes leadership of FP&A Partners, development of budgets, and ensuring accurate financial execution aligned with institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8 years of related work experience or a Master's with 6 years of related work experience.
• Experience supervising FP&A staff and advising senior leadership on financial strategy.
• Experience with higher education budgeting and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FP&A processes including forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting for assigned units.
• Lead the annual budget cycle and present budget requests to senior leadership.
• Develop specialized financial reports for institutional leadership and monitor budget performance.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager- Engineering

Job Summary

The FP&A Manager in Price College of Engineering 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. This role functions as a key advisor to the Dean and acts as a liaison to university-level financial administration. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and technical skills to guide decision‑making through robust financial analysis and planning.

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

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

• 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 within 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 escape 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.

People Leadership

• 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.

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

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

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. JobCode: 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-$165,000

Preferences

• Experience with, or working knowledge of, research funding in a higher education environment, including sponsored projects, grants, and the financial management of restricted research funds.
• Demonstrated understanding of academic and/or clinical operations, with the ability to navigate complex organizational environments, apply critical thinking to evaluate options and assess feasibility, analyze data, and develop sound operational and budgetary recommendations.
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct experiences supervising and managing staff, including responsibility for employee development, performance management, and team operations.

Requisition Number: PRN46696B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00285 - Chief Financial Officer

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $130,000-$165,000 dependent on level placement

Close Date: 01/01/2027