Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hoboken, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

About the position

Stevens Institute of Technology is a renowned national research university with a rich legacy of more than 150 years of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Division of Finance at Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a Senior Analyst to join the Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Analysis (FPB&A) Group, reporting to the Manager of FPB&A. The Senior Analyst will work closely with colleagues across the institution to understand their business processes and reporting needs, define key performance metrics, interpret analytics results, and identify trends and develop narratives from the data to support informed decision-making. This position will track operational data that measures these divisional activities, efficiency, and progress toward strategic objectives. The Senior Analyst will assist in continuous systems improvement and the implementation of higher education industry best practice policies and procedures. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for developing reports, dashboards, and other means of sharing data-driven insights with stakeholders across Stevens. This is a predominantly remote position. In this role, the Senior Analyst will contribute to budget and long-range financial plan development and analysis in support of the University's mission and coordination with administrative offices such as Human Resources, Provost, Enrollment Management, Facilities, Information Technology, Development, etc. The Senior Analyst will assist the CFO, AVP, and Budget team in preparing ad-hoc analyses, reports, presentations, and data analytics to support the annual operating and multi-year operating and capital budget processes, including in-year budget monitoring and forecasting. They will provide clear, accurate, and concise explanations of changes in budgets and actuals, and offer guidance to divisional budget coordinators and other staff across campus to develop and implement the University's annual operating budget. The Senior Analyst will also perform research on industry best practices and benchmarks to support the budget process and senior leadership decision-making. They will leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness to enable fact-based, timely, and collaborative decisions that enhance the mission of Stevens and its respective departments. Continuous development, assessment, and enhancement of systems and processes to achieve greater efficiencies and strengthened internal controls will be a key focus, along with formulating recommendations for policies and procedures that impact budgetary models and initiatives within the University. The role includes providing administrative and operational assistance for the budgeting software, Workday Adaptive Planning, ensuring efficient management and support. The Senior Analyst will create a diverse range of reports and dashboards while maintaining the utmost accuracy and integrity of data, serving as a collaborative partner to cross-functional teams, offering expert problem-solving, comprehensive training, and strategic guidance on budget-related matters.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to budget and long-range financial plan development and analysis in support of the University's mission.
  • Assist CFO, AVP, and Budget team in preparing ad-hoc analyses, reports, presentations, and data analytics for budget processes.
  • Provide guidance to divisional budget coordinators and other staff to develop and implement the University's annual operating budget.
  • Design and deliver end-user training on financial systems.
  • Perform research on industry best practices and benchmarks to support the budget process.
  • Leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness for decision-making.
  • Continuously develop, assess, and enhance systems and processes for greater efficiencies and internal controls.
  • Provide administrative and operational assistance for the budgeting software, Workday Adaptive Planning.
  • Create a diverse range of reports and dashboards while maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
  • Serve as a collaborative partner to cross-functional teams, offering expert problem-solving and strategic guidance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field.
  • Minimum 4-5 years of progressive demonstrated success in an FP&A position or related position.
  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated advanced Excel skills or similar skills, including complex spreadsheets and pivot tables.
  • Highly collaborative working style with excellent consultative, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Commitment to quality, innovation, and process improvement with an emphasis on teamwork and customer service.
  • Ability to plan and direct projects and lead innovative, strategic initiatives.
  • Personal maturity and ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
  • Experience with Adaptive Planning software, Workday HCM, and/or Workday Financials.
  • Experience working with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
  • Experience in a college or university, or other not-for-profit institution.
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