VP FP&A & Strategy — Higher Education Leader

HRB; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer retirement contribution

Tuition assistance benefits for depend

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Confidential Higher Education Institution in New York City is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Strategy to lead enterprise-wide FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, analytics and strategic decision support. This senior role reports to the EVP & COO and provides ongoing partnership with faculty and administrative leaders.

The position offers a strategic succession pathway and broad executive exposure.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in higher education finance and university budgeting.
• Strong expertise in FP&A, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to present to executive leadership and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Develop multi-year financial plans and forecasts.
• Provide enterprise-wide financial analytics and KPIs.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial operations.
• Prepare board and executive reporting packages.
• Lead FP&A systems improvements and analytics initiatives.

Skills

Higher education finance

Financial modeling

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Executive communication

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP systems

BI reporting platforms

Job description

Confidential Higher Education Institution in New York City is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Strategy to lead enterprise-wide FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, analytics and strategic decision support. This senior role reports to the EVP & COO and provides ongoing partnership with faculty and administrative leaders.

The position offers a strategic succession pathway and broad executive exposure.