FP&A Lead: School of Arts & Sciences (Hybrid)

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and variousle

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a dynamic Business Manager I to lead financial planning and analysis for the School of Arts and Sciences. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, translating priorities into financial strategies and partnering with campus leaders.

The role requires strong communication, technical skills, and a track record of managing complex financial processes in higher education. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; minimum five years of relevant financial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; able to manipulate data imports/exports for financial reporting.
• Preferred: Master's degree or CPA; higher education experience; knowledge of Rutgers systems (Oracle, EPBCS, PeopleSoft, Jaggaer).

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A for the School of Arts and Sciences; act as principal financial advisor to Dean and academic leadership.
• Develop annual operating budget, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide executive-level analyses, scenario models, and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with central finance offices to ensure policy compliance and financial stewardship.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Staff management

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Tableau

EPBCS

Oracle ERP Cloud

Oracle Enterprise Budget Planning Cloud

Jaggaer

Job description

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a dynamic Business Manager I to lead financial planning and analysis for the School of Arts and Sciences. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, translating priorities into financial strategies and partnering with campus leaders.

The role requires strong communication, technical skills, and a track record of managing complex financial processes in higher education. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.