Strategic Finance Director: Budgets, Forecasting & Transparency

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and analysis in support of the university's mission, priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.

The role partners with the Dean and Executive Director of Finance and Administration to lead a transparent, collaborative budget process and to deliver timely reporting and forecasting. The Director also leverages Workday functionality to improve financial transparency, accountability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance.
• MBA or CPA/related certification preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support long-term sustainability.
• Lead budget development and collaborative processes with school leadership.
• Oversee forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Leverage Workday to improve transparency and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new initiatives for fiscal impact and alignment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Workday

Financial reporting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business/Finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and analysis in support of the university's mission, priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.

The role partners with the Dean and Executive Director of Finance and Administration to lead a transparent, collaborative budget process and to deliver timely reporting and forecasting. The Director also leverages Workday functionality to improve financial transparency, accountability, and