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Senior Director, Budget and Financial Planning & Analysis

Key Facts

Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
256 - 306K yearly
English

Other Skills

  • People Management
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Dealing With Ambiguity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a closely related field with responsibility for a large program or functional area, with managerial or coaching experience.
  • Strong data analytics skills; ability to manage, analyze, and present large amounts of financial data and to interpret strategic elements with accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, change management, and ability to work in ambiguous, evolving environments; knowledge of automated financial accounting systems.

Requirements:

  • Lead the University's consolidated and unit budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and multi-year operational financial plans for the Washington Square and global campuses, including related reporting and strategic projects.
  • Develop financial plans for major new initiatives and programs; coordinate with the Treasurer's Office to implement the long‑term Capital Plan and debt management strategy.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Business Intelligence to design new financial reporting formats to support managerial decision‑making and oversee revenue and expense budgets.
  • Provide fiscal management guidance to administrators, supervise and develop Budget Office staff, ensure high‑quality, on-time work products, and present to the Vice President as needed.

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President for Budget and Planning, the Senior Director is a leadership position within the Budget Office, with management and oversight responsibilities for the University's consolidated and Unit Budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis and select strategic projects and reporting. Prepare, implement, and maintain the University's multi-year operational financial plans for the Washington Square and global campuses. Work with various University colleagues to develop financial plans for major new initiatives and programs. Work closely with the Treasurer's Office to coordinate an effective implementation for the long term University Capital Plan and the debt management strategy. In coordination with the Director of Business Intelligence within the University Budget Office, conceptualize new financial reporting formats to support managerial decision-making at all levels across the University. Oversee the preparation and monitoring of revenue and expense budgets for the University. Provide fiscal management guidance to administrators throughout the University with respect to strategic financial planning. Supervise, mentor and develop team members within this construct of the budget office. The Senior Director is a strategic-thinker who regularly identifies issues related to budgeting and financial planning across the University and then guides and oversees the implementation of business process improvements. The Senior Director is responsible for ensuring that all Budget Office work products within his/her area of responsibility are of high quality and delivered on time. This role regularly works with counterparts in other University offices and the schools to coordinate work and identify and resolve issues; prepares and makes presentations in coordination with the Vice President. The Senior Director may represent the VP for strategic projects, key initiatives and planning meetings. The Senior Director is also expected to stay abreast with industry standards through university peer connectivity and professional development, included but not limited to internal controls and policies impacting the operating budget. Qualifications: Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.

Required Experience:
10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or closely related field with responsibility for large program/functional area; managerial/coaching experience; proven track record of being a positive change agent.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Strong data analytics skills with a demonstrated ability to manage, analyze, prepare and present large amounts of financial data including creating and interpreting strategic elements with accuracy. • Experience in addressing and developing complex institutional budgetary priorities and needs. • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write in a concise, well-thought-out manner. • Experience understanding complex financial situations and presenting data in a clear and concise manner. • Knowledge of automated financial accounting systems. • Experience working with ambiguity in a constantly changing environment striving for excellence. • Managerial experience and an accomplished leader. • Sophisticated reasoning, emotional intelligence, and analytical skills. • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations governing the maintenance of financial records. • Strong change management, collaboration and interpersonal skills. • Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Project/program management certification (e.g. Six Sigma) or other professional certification such as FP&A, CFA, CPA , Data Analytics or similar. Experience leading impactful strategic initiatives with multiple stakeholders to improve operating and financial performance.
Additional Information: In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $255,500.00 to USD $305,500.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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