Senior Finance & Operations Manager – Budget & Planning

Arizona State University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix campus invites applications for a Finance Manager 2 in the Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis family. The role manages multiple finance functions, oversees operations, forecasting, budgeting and reporting, and provides guidance to leadership to ensure accurate and compliant financial results.

The position reports to the Executive Director, Finance and Business Operations, supports internal controls, audits, and continuous improvement of processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience including two years in a managerial role.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting in higher education or healthcare is preferred.
• Ability to develop and improve financial processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial operations including purchasing, accounts payable, travel, reimbursements, P-Card activity, account reconciliation, and related transactions.
• Reviews complex transactions and ensures proper funding, documentation, approvals, and compliance with university requirements.
• Maintains effective financial controls and collaborates with Procurement, Financial Services, Travel, Accounts Payable, and other offices to resolve issues.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning with financial data and analysis.
• Leads or supports process improvements, and trains staff in financial systems and procedures.

Skills

Financial operations

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Adaptive Planning

Workday

Job description

Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix campus invites applications for a Finance Manager 2 in the Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis family. The role manages multiple finance functions, oversees operations, forecasting, budgeting and reporting, and provides guidance to leadership to ensure accurate and compliant financial results.

The position reports to the Executive Director, Finance and Business Operations, supports internal controls, audits, and continuous improvement of processes