Financial Operations Planner
$68,200–$102,300 year
Hybrid · University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Financial Operations Planner at Penn State Office of Budget and Finance collaborates with a Strategic Finance Partner to provide financial guidance, analysis, and decision support to unit leadership. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, developing and maintaining financial models for long-range planning and scenario analysis, supporting budget development and execution, analyzing variances between budget and actual results, monitoring financial performance, preparing operating budgets aligned with institutional priorities, and supporting workforce planning and labor distribution activities. The role also involves developing financial dashboards and reporting tools, ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance, and supporting audit-related activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis, modeling, and reporting
Additional Requirements
- Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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