Strategic Finance Manager - University Budget & Strategy

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Finance Manager to act as the primary financial steward for a portfolio of central campus units reporting to the Chancellor’s and Provost’s Offices. You’ll provide strategic leadership, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and ensure fiscal compliance and sound resource management across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include managing Workday finance structures, serving as Worktag Manager, overseeing accounts receivable and

Qualifications

• Experience processing financial transactions in an ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills for data interpretation and analysis.
• Experience guiding stakeholders through complex financial decisions.
• Knowledge of diverse funding structures and implications.
• Experience presenting financial reports to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Recommends, interprets, and implements unit-focused fiscal policies with compliance.
• Audits financial charges, credits, and authorizes payments.
• Serves as subject matter expert to unit leadership on reporting.
• May supervise staff and manage performance for at least 2.0 FTE.
• Analyzes financial information and advises unit leadership.
• Directs financial operations for multiple areas; coordinates budgeting and reporting.
• Supports automated financial information systems development and maintenance.
• Prepares and approves financial transactions and payments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems experience

Stakeholder consultation

Financial reporting to leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Finance Manager to act as the primary financial steward for a portfolio of central campus units reporting to the Chancellor’s and Provost’s Offices. You’ll provide strategic leadership, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and ensure fiscal compliance and sound resource management across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include managing Workday finance structures, serving as Worktag Manager, overseeing accounts receivable and