Project Manager IV for IS Budget

Liberty University, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks a senior finance professional to lead monthly IS financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial status. You will develop forecasts, analyze performance, and provide decision-support to IS leadership in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, experience with Anaplan or similar tools, and 5–6+ years in project management or finance. You will collaborate across departments to optimize budgets and deliver executive-level reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, data analytics or related field.
• 5–6+ years of project management or related professional experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, budget management, data reconciliation, reporting, and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, complex formulas, data consolidation, and VBA macros.
• Experience with ERP systems like Banner Finance, Anaplan, Argos, Tableau, Jaggaer, ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly IS financial reporting, including budget-to-actual analysis, forecasting, trend reporting, and project financial status.
• Analyze financial performance, variances and risks, and provide recommendations to IS leadership.
• Develop and maintain operating, personnel, contract, and software expense forecasts.
• Reconcile financial and project data across multiple systems and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage annual and multi-year IS budget planning from preparation through submission.
• Create and improve budget models, planning tools, reports, procedures, and documentation.
• Support IS Directors with budget planning by providing tools, guidance, analysis, and submission reviews.
• Consolidate budget submissions and prepare executive summaries for IS leadership and Finance.
• Produce financial reports highlighting spending trends, forecasts, risks, funding gaps and cost drivers.
• Maintain budget data in Anaplan and align with supporting documentation.
• Facilitate budget planning meetings, training sessions, and status updates.
• Review requisitions and project requests for budget compliance, accuracy, and alignment with approved plans.
• Automate reporting and data preparation using Excel, VBA, Microsoft 365, and related tools.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support for IS leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

VBA macros

Financial modeling

Data reconciliation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Microsoft 365

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Banner Finance

Anaplan

Argos

Tableau

Jaggaer

ServiceNow

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly IS financial reporting, including budget-to-actual analysis, forecasting, trend reporting, and project financial status.


• Analyze financial performance, identify variances and risks, and provide recommendations to IS leadership.


• Develop and maintain operating, personnel, contract, and software expense forecasts.


• Reconcile financial and project data across multiple systems and resolve discrepancies.


• Manage the annual and multi-year IS budget planning process from preparation through final submission.


• Create and improve budget models, planning tools, reports, procedures, and documentation.


• Support IS Directors throughout budget planning by providing tools, guidance, analysis, and submission reviews.


• Consolidate budget submissions and prepare executive summaries for IS leadership and Finance.


• Produce financial reports highlighting spending trends, forecasts, risks, funding gaps, and cost drivers.


• Maintain budget data in Anaplan and ensure alignment with supporting documentation.


• Facilitate budget planning meetings, training sessions, and status updates.


• Review requisitions and project requests for budget compliance, accuracy, and alignment with approved plans.


• Automate reporting and data preparation processes using Excel, VBA, Microsoft 365, and related tools.


• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support for IS leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Manager I – 0


• Project Manager II – 0


• Project Manager III – May supervise 0-5 people


• Project Manager IV – May supervise 5+ people


• Project Manager V – May supervise 7+ people

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Education and Experience – Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field required.


• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or related analytical functions.


• Strong knowledge of financial systems, budget management, data reconciliation, reporting, and process improvement.


• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, data consolidation, and VBA macros.


• Experience with Banner Finance, Anaplan, Argos, Tableau, Jaggaer, ServiceNow, or similar ERP systems preferred.


• Experience developing financial analyses and executive-level reports for diverse audiences preferred.


• 5-6 + years of project management or related professional experience is required.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Communication and Comprehension


• Advanced financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.


• Exceptional attention to detail and consistent delivery of accurate work under deadlines.


• Skilled in financial data reconciliation, issue resolution, and root-cause analysis.


• Proficient in developing financial models, dashboards, reports, and automated solutions.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.


• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build productive relationships.


• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and quick to learn new systems, tools, and technologies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment Remote or Hybrid Work Environment

Driving Requirements: If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position #LI-DNI

TIME TYPE

Full time

LOCATION

Hybrid

PAY RANGE

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.

In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.

The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements.

Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Before you begin an application, please review our application process.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ.

Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971.

As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence.

Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith‑driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.