Planning & Budgeting Advisor
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Responsibilities
- Provide financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making for Campus and community department.
- Ensure alignment of budgetary plans with Campus and Community goals and priorities.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, variance analyses, and cost assessments for both OPEX and CAPEX.
- Ensure effective management of operational expenditures by identifying potential efficiencies and cost reductions.
- Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates on financial status, risks, and opportunities.
- Analyze financial trends and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring resource optimization.
- Work closely with Campus and community units to gather budget inputs and provide guidance on financial planning processes.
- Advise leadership on budget policies, financial planning strategies, and funding requirements.
- Recommend appropriate adjustments to budgets and resource allocation in response to operational needs or external factors.
- Assist in financial scenario planning and risk management for strategic projects and initiatives.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, and cost control methods.
- Capability to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies within budgetary constraints.
- Ability to align financial planning with the university’s strategic goals and priorities.
- Expertise in long-term financial scenario planning, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data, interpret trends, and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Advanced Financial Management are advantageous and desirable. Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft).
- 5 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or advisory roles, preferably within a higher education or non-profit setting.
- Proven experience in managing and reporting on both operational (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.
- Experience working in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment with exposure to large-scale budget management.
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, data analysis, and forecasting.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools and financial reporting software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
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