Remote Financial Planning & Operations Lead

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Financial Operations Planner to support the Office of Budget and Finance and partner with strategic finance to guide unit leadership. The role focuses on budget management, financial analysis, forecasting, and long-range planning with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making.

The position supports the Bellisario College and SHC, offering a hybrid work arrangement with two days on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or related equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience implied for Finance Planning Analyst - Senior Supervisor.
• 3+ years of relevant experience implied for Finance Planning Analyst - Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to submit instructional pay and labor distributions.
• Maintain course and budget-related lists and budgeting processes.
• Develop and refine financial models for long-range planning and scenarios.
• Monitor budget vs. actuals and analyze variances and trends.
• Support dashboards and reporting tools for stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist with annual operating budget preparation and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audits, and data integrity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Forecasting

Data interpretation

ROI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

6+ years of relevant experience

3+ years of relevant experience (Supervisor path)

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Financial Operations Planner to support the Office of Budget and Finance and partner with strategic finance to guide unit leadership. The role focuses on budget management, financial analysis, forecasting, and long-range planning with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making.

The position supports the Bellisario College and SHC, offering a hybrid work arrangement with two days on campus.