Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager leads Gustavus Adolphus College’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, translating financial performance into decision-ready insights. This position reports to the CFO and functions as an individual contributor without direct reports.

Role Overview

In this onsite Saint Peter, MN role, the FP&A Manager oversees College-wide budget development and supports strategic decision-making through analysis, reporting, forecasting, and scenario planning. The role also provides information flow across campus stakeholders and partners with senior leadership to strengthen financial planning and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage development of the College-wide budget in collaboration with the CFO/VP of Finance, Controller, President’s leadership team, budget managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Perform ongoing analysis and reporting on budget versus actual spending.
• Develop and deliver budget reports for senior leadership and department leaders, communicating insights clearly and with actionable focus.
• Lead presentations and discussions with campus stakeholders regarding budget, actual spending, forecasting, and related planning topics to incorporate representative input as appropriate.
• Act as a central conduit for information sharing with campus stakeholders.
• Manage technical budget processes within the College’s ERP system.
• Provide education and training on budget methodology, process, and system.
• Enhance and manage the College’s forecasting model, including variance analysis within forecasting reports.
• Lead scenario planning and financial modeling to support institutional initiatives and long-term planning.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO/VP of Finance and senior leadership.
• Build models, metrics, reports, charts, and automated operational solutions where feasible, including development and maintenance of the financial dashboard.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data integrity.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and communication materials to support College decision-making.
• Participate on college committees to contribute business acumen.
• Assist with debt management by supporting the CFO/VP of Finance and Controller during capital financing processes.
• Provide exemplary service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Advancement Division and the Controller’s office to ensure endowment funds are appropriately moved, recorded, and released to the correct budgetary group.
• Support the development of information and slide decks for Board of Trustees and subcommittee meetings, including the Institutional Resource Group (IRG), Budget Committee, Investment Committee, and other committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial management experience, including budget development and management.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments and analyze highly complex information.
• Skill in financial reporting and modeling.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative internal and external business relationships and partnerships.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Strong project organization and ability to see projects through to completion.
• Excellent computer skills, including ERP systems, planning software, data mining, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to act independently within the authority and responsibility parameters of the position description, and represent the CFO/VP of Finance and the President’s Office with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good judgment and ability to make decisions in an expeditious manner.
• Proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Office, including the ability to learn upgrades and new programs as needed.

Technologies

• ERP systems
• Planning software
• Data mining
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Apps
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA license.
• Experience working for a non-profit or university environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including access to Nice Healthcare), plus dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns.
• Onsite health services.
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan after one year of employment.
• Tuition scholarships for dependents.
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse.
• 13 paid holidays and a generous PTO plan.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible.
• Salary range: USD 85,000 - 105,000 per year, based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Location: Saint Peter, MN (onsite).