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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN

Saint Peter, MN

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$85k - $105k/yr Full time Manager Accounting Analytical Skills

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Job Description

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).

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