Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description - Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (26000976)

Job Description

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - 26000976

Description

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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Georgia State University

Office of the Vice President for Financial Planning and Operations

Georgia State University's Office of Financial Planning and Operations is seeking a collaborative and analytical financial leader to serve as Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. This position provides strategic and operational financial support to the University's academic units and serves as a key partner to Deans, Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), and Finance Directors in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

In this role, the Director ensures alignment with University financial strategies while promoting consistency, transparency, and best practices across colleges. The Director will also lead and contribute to cross-college initiatives designed to improve financial operations, enhance reporting, and support data-informed decision-making, including efforts to expand business intelligence capabilities and enable more informed, program-level resource allocation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Oversee financial planning activities across eleven academic units
• Develop and manage a recurring forecasting and variance reporting process across colleges, in partnership with CAOs and Finance Directors
• Support evolving budget methodologies by incorporating program-level performance, future resource needs, and financial sustainability considerations
• Serve as a financial liaison to Deans, CAOs, and Finance Directors across colleges, providing guidance on both short-term financial management and long-term planning
• Contribute to the design and implementation of business intelligence tools that enable program-level analysis, reporting, and transparency
• Develop and apply financial modeling and scenario analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions
• Lead and support cross-college initiatives, including process improvements, reporting enhancements, and planning efforts
• Evaluate and enhance financial processes, controls, and procedures across colleges, identifying opportunities to adopt best practices, improve efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and consistency
• Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to academic and financial leadership
• Ensure alignment with University priorities, financial guidance, and resource allocation strategies
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support as needed

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job description. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of accounting/financial management experience; or a combination of education and experience

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience in higher education
• Strong experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., PeopleSoft, Power BI)

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Department: Office of the Vice President for Financial Planning and Operations

Location

: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30AM - 5:15PM

Salary : Salary Commensurate With Experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 07/09/26, 8:12:55 PM

Closing Date

: 07/24/26, 9:29:00 AM

Special Instructions:

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover letter (optional, but highly recommended)

Credit Check:

Please note that eligibility for this position requires a review of your Consumer Credit Report against criteria set out by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services. Examples of findings that may negatively impact your eligibility for this position include delinquent payments, bankruptcy, charge-offs, etc. Please consider this when applying for this position. This check will not impact your credit score

Georgia State University ValuesCOMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students'' and employees'' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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