Strategic FP&A Lead for University Portfolio

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and management reporting across the Office of National Laboratories portfolio. The role partners with senior leadership to allocate resources, ensure compliance, and drive strategic financial decisions.

You will develop annual budgets, multi-year plans, and scenarios, and provide concise financial presentations to executive leadership, while coordinating with university

Qualifications

• Requires college or university degree in related field.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and multi-year plans.
• Prepare executive-level financial analyses and dashboards.
• Advise senior leadership on budgeting, spending plans, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with policies, US GAAP, and grant/fund management standards.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and management reporting across the Office of National Laboratories portfolio. The role partners with senior leadership to allocate resources, ensure compliance, and drive strategic financial decisions.

You will develop annual budgets, multi-year plans, and scenarios, and provide concise financial presentations to executive leadership, while coordinating with university