FP&A Partner: Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Partner to deliver comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytical support for assigned academic and administrative units. You will collaborate with unit leadership to enable informed financial decision-making through accurate analysis and reliable forecasts.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, building financial models, monitoring variances, and generating financial reports while ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Equivalency allows substitution of higher education for related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required (or 4+ years related experience with equivalency).
• Master’s degree acceptable (or 2+ years related experience with equivalency).

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned departments’ operations, objectives, and financial drivers.
• Support the preparation and execution of departmental and college budgets in alignment with institutional guidance, timelines, and budget assumptions.
• Prepare forecasts and variance analyses for assigned units; identify trends, risks, and areas requiring attention, and explain variances as needed.
• Monitor budget activity throughout the year and support units in identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficient use of resources.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and unit-level decision-making.
• Prepare, generate, and maintain financial reports and analyses that support accuracy, transparency, and unit-level decision-making.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and data inquiries from unit or department leadership and other stakeholders.
• Develop a working knowledge of institutional financial systems and data sources; create reports and queries as needed to support assigned units.
• Assist with annual budget reporting activities, including the investigation and compilation of variance explanations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency)

Master’s degree (or equivalency)

Job description

The University of Utah seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Partner to deliver comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytical support for assigned academic and administrative units. You will collaborate with unit leadership to enable informed financial decision-making through accurate analysis and reliable forecasts.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, building financial models, monitoring variances, and generating financial reports while ensuring adherence to