Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Department:
Institutional Finance: Financial Planning & Analysis
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Financial Planning & Analysis - Director

Position Title:
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead efforts to deliver reporting, business intelligence, financial modeling and forecasting. This role will drive data-driven decision support, business optimization, and strategic financial planning for the institution. Specific responsibilities of the position will include the following:

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify and prioritize areas and projects which would benefit from detailed planning and analysis efforts.
  
• Develop financial models and analyses to increase understanding of the economics of current operations, as well as to estimate financial metrics resulting from contemplated future initiatives.
  
• Build, analyze, and present models, forecasts and reports, to provide key metrics and insights to KUMC leadership to guide business decisions and uncover opportunities for financial and business optimization.
  
• Collaborate closely with relevant teams (Central Finance, Enterprise Analytics, etc.) to identify, prioritize, and validate the delivery of essential data and reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational needs.
  
• Research and evaluate industry best practices and incorporate into analyses as appropriate.
  
• Train and mentor individuals across the institution on the use of centrally available data analysis tools and techniques, and to promote a data-driven culture.
  
• Promote an approach of collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence within the organization.
  
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Business, or other relevant field

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience in either high level accounting, finance, auditor, or IT positions.
  
• Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibilities, ideally in finance / accounting positions.
  
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
  
• Experience delivering insights via data analysis and financial modeling in a complex corporate or university environment.
  
• Experience identifying and driving process and system optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in relevant field

Work Experience:

• Project management experience.
  
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau, Oracle Analytics, etc.
  
• Familiarity with Workday ERP system and data models.
  
• Experience with the analysis of data in an academic medical center or higher education.
  
• Expertise with data acquisition, warehousing, and database management including use of SQL.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of budgeting and finance.
  
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and assimilate complex financial and operating data into effective financial models.
  
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to tailor information to various target audiences including executive level.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of financial, human resource, facilities, and grants/research systems and data.
  
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced MS Excel skills.
  
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
  
• High integrity, exceptional leadership skills, and ability to drive change.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$111,000.00 - $183,000.00
Minimum
$111,000.00
Midpoint
$147,000.00
Maximum
$183,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Director-of-Financial-Planning-and-Analysis_JR008099 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008099.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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