Strategic Finance Planning Analyst (Remote-Friendly)

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State's Eberly College of Science seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to provide budget oversight, financial analysis, and long-range planning support. You will work with unit leaders to ensure resources are allocated effectively and in line with university goals.

You will develop models, dashboards, and reports, analyze variances, manage workforce planning, and support audits and compliance. A Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Experience: 6+ years for Senior Professional; 3+ years for Advanced Professional or equivalent combinations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in budget and resource data analysis to provide data-driven recommendations and financial insights.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to support long-range planning and scenario analysis.
• Oversee assigned components of budget activities and participate in budget processes and specifications for projects.
• Review financial reports to explain variances between budget and actuals and analyze trends in revenues, expenditures, enrollments, and funding sources.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast; identify concerns or opportunities.
• Develop financial dashboards and reporting tools for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Provide analyses for new initiatives, program reviews, and business plans including ROI and cost-benefit assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budgets; manage workforce planning and salary increase program execution.
• Support compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements; oversee audits as required.
• Partner with other university offices to ensure accurate data sources and projections.
• May supervise staff members.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State's Eberly College of Science seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to provide budget oversight, financial analysis, and long-range planning support. You will work with unit leaders to ensure resources are allocated effectively and in line with university goals.

You will develop models, dashboards, and reports, analyze variances, manage workforce planning, and support audits and compliance. A Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience are required.