Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist Long Classification Title Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist Campus Location Durham Department UNH Finance Office Summary of Position

As part of the UNH Finance - Academic Units team the FP&A will provide expert support for the development and monitoring of operating budgets, strategic planning, and financial management to the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Life Science and Agriculture, Engineering and Physical Science, Health and Human Services, Paul College and the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space. The position will work with deans, department chairs, faculty and staff to support financial management needs.

Acceptable minimum level of education Associate's Acceptable minimum years of experience 2 years Additional Job Information Posting Number PS4604FY24 Other minimum qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field required

• 2 or more years professional experience in a field related to finance or accounting or combination of education and work experience equal to 2 years of professional experience

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, budget planning and monitoring, and financial analysis

• Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing, etc.)

• Understanding of and proficiency in navigating computerized financial systems

• Ability to interpret and work with financial data, perform calculations and statistical analyses, and draw conclusion

• Ability to read and understand financial statements, written financial policies and regulations, and other relevant documentation

• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both verbal and in writing

• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial departments

• Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field strongly preferred

• Additional credentials related to accounting or finance strongly preferred

• Experience operating in a shared service setting preferred

• Experience working for a tax-exempt organization preferred

• Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Ellucian Banner systems preferred

• Additional credentials for finance (e.g., Certified Financial Analyst) preferred

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60923 Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 17 EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date 05/01/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Regular If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

• Serves as a front-line business partner to unit and institutional financial leaders in the analysis of unit finances, development and execution of financial strategy, and forecasting, planning, monitoring, and adjusting of unit budgets

• Cultivates an expert understanding of unit and institutional needs and context, regularly interacts with unit representatives, works closely with business leaders to coordinate financial activities, and provides a high level of tailored customer service, including specialized strategic support for academic units (including program creation) as needed

• Reviews, approves, and advises on a variety of financial transactions, reconciling these when necessary, and liaises with the appropriate departments in the Financial Operations Center to ensure that business processes are completed promptly, correctly, and in accordance with established policies

• Assists in the development of unit operating budgets, recommends cost savings and funding options in alignment with business units' strategic initiatives, frequently reviews account expenditures to ensure conformity with budgetary guidelines, and prepares budgetary adjustments and amendments as necessary

• Supports in the preparation of revenue and expense projections and other specialized financial reports and analyses and assists unit representatives in understanding and interpreting financial data

• Fields questions from unit representatives regarding budget and financial planning processes, requirements, policies, and other relevant regulations

• Supports System-wide financial planning as needed through data gathering and recommendations

• Regularly reviews unit financial and budgetary data, identifies and investigates errors and discrepancies, and resolves these through appropriate actions and channels, liaising with other departments and the Financial Operations Center where necessary

• Makes recommendations to financial leaders on internal controls and process improvements

• As needed, prepares and maintains documentation required for internal and external audits, collaborating with the Financial Data Specialist, as well as other System and institutional financial leaders

• Maintains knowledge of USNH systems, policies, and procedures related to budget operations and adheres to established standards and protocols

• Performs related duties, as assigned

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