Hybrid: Strategic Budget & Forecasting Specialist

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the position of a Financial Operations Planner. This role partners with the Strategic Finance Partner to provide financial guidance, analysis, and decision support to unit leadership on budget and financial matters.

The role supports long-term financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance with institutional priorities and regulations, while supervising staff and coordinating with campus units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• If applicable, 3+ years of relevant experience for the supervisor track.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal units to submit instructional pay, adjunct appointments, and labor distribution.
• MaintainCourse budget and labor distribution lists and process position budgeting.
• Analyze budget data; gather, compile, and manipulate data for insights.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the position of a Financial Operations Planner. This role partners with the Strategic Finance Partner to provide financial guidance, analysis, and decision support to unit leadership on budget and financial matters.

The role supports long-term financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance with institutional priorities and regulations, while supervising staff and coordinating with campus units.