Remote Financial Strategy & Operations Leader

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a Financial Strategy and Operations Specialist within the Smeal College of Business to provide oversight and expert guidance on budget and financial matters. You will advise unit leaders, develop financial models, and support long-range planning to ensure resources align with university goals.

The role emphasizes ROI analysis, scenario planning, and maintaining compliance with policies while coordinating with university offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 6+ years relevant experience for senior track.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and variance reporting experience.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial projections and participate in the annual budget process.
• Create models, scenario analyses, and long-range forecasts for planning.
• Prepare and review departmental reports, analyze variances and trends.
• Monitor performance against budget, identify risks and opportunities.
• Support ROI and cost-benefit assessments for new initiatives.
• Assist in annual operating budget development and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with offices to ensure data accuracy and reliable projections.
• May supervise staff, including training and performance management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Communication & Stakeholder Mgmt

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Concur

Workday

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Penn State is seeking a Financial Strategy and Operations Specialist within the Smeal College of Business to provide oversight and expert guidance on budget and financial matters. You will advise unit leaders, develop financial models, and support long-range planning to ensure resources align with university goals.

The role emphasizes ROI analysis, scenario planning, and maintaining compliance with policies while coordinating with university offices.