Sr Dir, Fin Planning and Analytics

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Senior Director for Financial Planning and Analytics to lead complex budgeting, forecasting, risk assessment, reporting, and decision-support work.

You will manage day-to-day analytical operations and staff in the Budget and Financial Planning unit, serve as a liaison with university partners, and provide continuity of leadership as needed.

This role requires an MA and a proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership in a large public university.

Qualifications

• MA is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex financial planning, forecasting, risk assessment, reporting, and decision-support work.
• Manages day-to-day analytical operations and assigned staff.
• Serves as a liaison with business officers and other university partners; provides continuity of unit leadership when delegated.

Education

MA

Job description

Working Title Senior Director for Financial Planning and Analytics

Department Name

Department Name 3G000:University Budget Office

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 51

Salary Range

Salary Range $95,826-162,947/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion

Shift

Monday - Friday - 8AM -5PM; may require additional work outside of regular office hours.

Job Summary

Serves as the second-in-command of the Financial Planning arm of the Budget and Financial Planning unit and a senior analytical partner to the Assistant Vice President of Financial Planning. Leads complex financial planning, forecasting, risk assessment, reporting, and decision-support work; manages day-to-day analytical operations and assigned staff; serves as a liaison with business officers and other university partners; and provides continuity of unit leadership when delegated.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of professional experience do you have leading or significantly contributing to multi-year financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis in a Higher Education setting?
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 6-9 years
  • 10+ years
• * Which best describes your experience providing financial analysis and decision support to senior or executive leadership?
  • I have primarily prepared routine financial reports with limited decision-support responsibilities.
  • I have conducted financial analyses and presented findings to managers or department leaders.
  • I regularly develop business cases, financial models, forecasts, feasibility/proforma analyses, and resource-allocation alternatives for senior leadership.
• * How many years of professional experience do you have developing financial proformas for colleges and other academic units within a centralized budget office?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 5-7 years
  • 8-10 years
  • More than 10 years