Senior FP&A Analyst: Forecast & Budget Leader

City of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University (KCU) seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Finance team. You will maintain forecasts, support budgeting, and evaluate new initiatives across departments.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial software and the ability to collaborate across the University to drive accurate, timely reporting and strategic planning. Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning is a plus, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in analytical software (Excel, Alteryx, Tableau).
• Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning a plus.
• Strong commitment to integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a team and develop strong collaborative relationships across the University.

Responsibilities

• Update and improve the University’s monthly and long-term financial forecast models.
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing the budget and planning system within Workday and Adaptive Planning.
• Lead budget discussions with departments to develop accurate, strategically aligned budgets.
• Analyze financial variances and trends throughout the year.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to leadership.
• Create and maintain pro-forma reports for new initiatives.
• Support departments with budget-related questions and amendments.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Adaptive Planning software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-department collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Kansas City University (KCU) seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Finance team. You will maintain forecasts, support budgeting, and evaluate new initiatives across departments.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial software and the ability to collaborate across the University to drive accurate, timely reporting and strategic planning. Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning is a plus, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is