Remote Strategic Finance & Operations Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Finance Planning Analyst to support strategic budgeting and financial planning for the Smeal College of Business. You will develop forecasts, build financial models, and provide in-depth analyses to guide resource allocation and program decisions.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for university leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting by creating financial projections and analyses.
• Develop long-range forecasts and ROI/cost-benefit assessments for initiatives.
• Prepare departmental reports and explain variances between budget and actuals.
• Monitor performance against budget and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate data and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial analysis

Variance reporting

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Concur

Workday

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Finance Planning Analyst to support strategic budgeting and financial planning for the Smeal College of Business. You will develop forecasts, build financial models, and provide in-depth analyses to guide resource allocation and program decisions.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for university leadership.