Assistant Director of Budget Planning

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Assistant Director, Budget and Financial Planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and develop the annual budget, ensuring smooth processes with budget managers
• Conduct ongoing analysis of compensation and expense forecasts, monitoring performance against budget objectives
• Support financial decision-making through modeling and analysis, while collaborating with various departments

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is desirable
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with knowledge of financial principles in higher education
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with Workday and Adaptive Insights is a plus
• Ability to exercise judgment and handle sensitive data with discretion
• Collaborative working style with a focus on process improvement and leveraging technology