Strategic Budget & Financial Planning Manager

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Retirement plans

Job summary

A respected university in Winston-Salem is looking for a Manager of Budgeting & Financial Planning to lead budgeting operations and manage a team of analysts. The role requires strong analytical skills and a bachelor's degree in accounting, along with extensive financial work experience. Responsibilities include overseeing budget preparation, developing financial reports, and ensuring data integrity in compliance with fiscal policies. Applicants must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of financial work experience is required.
• Exceptional discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop financial reports and variance analyses.
• Supervise and train a team of budget analysts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget preparation

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Accounting or CPA

Tools

Workday Finance

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

A respected university in Winston-Salem is looking for a Manager of Budgeting & Financial Planning to lead budgeting operations and manage a team of analysts. The role requires strong analytical skills and a bachelor's degree in accounting, along with extensive financial work experience. Responsibilities include overseeing budget preparation, developing financial reports, and ensuring data integrity in compliance with fiscal policies. Applicants must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and proficiency in Excel.