Strategic Finance Leader, Campus Auxiliary Services

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks a Business Manager for Auxiliary Services to provide strategic financial leadership and business support for Purdue Memorial Union, Conferences and Event Design, and Retail Dining. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a portfolio exceeding $59 million in revenue and spend.

You will collaborate with unit leadership and central offices, supervise staff, and drive improvements in operational efficiency and service delivery for campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field required.
• Four years of business administration, financial management, or related experience required.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote and Outlook.
• Ability to use AI tools to support process automation, data analysis, financial modeling, reporting, and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Direct the financial management and business office operations for assigned Auxiliary Services units.
• Serve as the primary financial resource and liaison between unit leadership and university business offices.
• Lead budget development, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial and management reports that support long-range planning and operational objectives.
• Conduct complex financial analyses, develop business models, and provide recommendations that strengthen revenue-generating operations.
• Interpret and apply University, federal, and sponsoring agency policies, procedures, and financial requirements.
• Collaborate with unit leadership and central business service operations to advance organizational and university priorities.
• Lead special projects, strategic initiatives, and business improvement efforts that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends and risks, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Approve and oversee business activities and financial transactions to ensure compliance and sound fiscal stewardship.
• Supervise business office personnel, providing leadership, coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a customer-focused business office environment that delivers exceptional service and support to leaders, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Planning

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Technology adaptability

MS Office suite

AI tools usage

Problem solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Banner

Cvent

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks a Business Manager for Auxiliary Services to provide strategic financial leadership and business support for Purdue Memorial Union, Conferences and Event Design, and Retail Dining. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a portfolio exceeding $59 million in revenue and spend.

You will collaborate with unit leadership and central offices, supervise staff, and drive improvements in operational efficiency and service delivery for campus