Hybrid FP&A Advisor — Financial Planning & Analysis

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor in Columbus. This hybrid role leads complex financial planning, analysis, and fiscal reporting for ERIK earnings operations under the Director of Budget Planning and Analysis.

The position oversees earnings funds, analyzes budgets, and presents multi-year forecasts to senior leadership. It also budgets in Workday Adaptive and collaborates with Sponsored Programs to align funding with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field.
• Six years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with earnings operations.
• Strong analytical, computer, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Effective time management to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Self-directed and able to work independently in a cross-functional environment.
• Advanced degree in related field is desirable.
• Eight+ years of relevant work experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of Ohio State policies and regulations.
• Leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors earnings operation funds, personnel, annual financial plans, budget-to-actual fiscal performance, and earnings analyses.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents detailed financial reports and multi-year forecasts.
• Presents complex financial information routinely to ERIK unit and senior leadership.
• Prepares and enters assigned budgets in enterprise financial systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive).
• Resolves financial and operating problems with appropriate parties and coordinates with the Director.
• Develops comprehensive resource reports and presentations for units.
• Collaborates with Sponsored Programs Grants Compliance and ERIK offices to evaluate earnings operations.
• Partners with ERIK Financial Operations to improve efficiency and align expenditures with budgets.
• Develops and implements financial special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA/related)

Knowledge of OSU policies

Leadership & project mgmt experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Workday Adaptive

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor in Columbus. This hybrid role leads complex financial planning, analysis, and fiscal reporting for ERIK earnings operations under the Director of Budget Planning and Analysis.

The position oversees earnings funds, analyzes budgets, and presents multi-year forecasts to senior leadership. It also budgets in Workday Adaptive and collaborates with Sponsored Programs to align funding with strategic priorities.