Hybrid FP&A Partner — Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Partner to provide comprehensive financial planning, analysis, reporting, and transactional support for assigned academic and administrative units. You will work closely with unit leadership to deliver accurate analyses, forecasts, and consistent operational support.

The department defines multiple career levels with corresponding pay ranges, and roles are based at the University campus with flexible work location policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor's degree = 4 years of related work experience).

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of assigned departments' operations, objectives, and financial drivers.
• Support the preparation and execution of departmental and college budgets in line with guidance, timelines, and budget assumptions.
• Prepare forecasts and variance analyses; identify trends, risks, and variance explanations.
• Monitor budget activity and support units in cost optimization and resource use.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and unit-level decision-making.
• Prepare, generate, and maintain financial reports and analyses to support accuracy and transparency.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from unit or department leadership and other stakeholders.
• Develop knowledge of institutional financial systems and data sources; create reports and queries as needed.
• Assist with annual budget reporting activities and variance explanations as needed.
• Process invoices and match purchase orders according to institutional policies.
• Complete financial reconciliations across systems to validate data and resolve discrepancies.
• Review purchases and contracts for budget and funding availability prior to processing.
• Review position funding and payroll-related impacts to ensure alignment with budgets and funding sources.
• Review and approve vendor payments and P‑Card transactions in accordance with university policy.
• Advise departments on university financial policies and procedures, monitor adherence, and document SOPs to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Work with FP&A Director/Managers to identify training needs and opportunities to improve processes and unit support.
• Collaborate with the Service Delivery Hub and other finance partners for coordinated service delivery.

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Partner to provide comprehensive financial planning, analysis, reporting, and transactional support for assigned academic and administrative units. You will work closely with unit leadership to deliver accurate analyses, forecasts, and consistent operational support.

The department defines multiple career levels with corresponding pay ranges, and roles are based at the University campus with flexible work location policies.