FP&A Sr Manager

99708BR

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Sr Financial Services Mgr

Job Description

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We’re seeking a Sr. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis to be part of a growing team of finance professionals responsible for the planning, assessing, and reporting of EdPlus’ budgets, including related workforce planning. This involves developing and managing financial planning and forecasting procedures, as well as identifying and prioritizing recommended actions. In addition, the Sr. Manager will participate in and support metric-driven financial models to plan and forecast. If you are an individual who is passionate about changing lives through higher education and would like to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, then join us!

Essential Duties

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Build clear, accurate and reliable predictive forecast modeling for multiple functional areas.
• Develop detailed financial models for Research & Development proposals including planned investment, resources and ROI.
• Read and effectively interpret contracts to create financial models that accurately reflect contractual terms.
• Review contracts and identify language that could create potential risks or that require further clarification.
• Interact proactively and collaboratively with leadership teams on a regular basis to understand and discuss current operational needs and expectations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting processes.
• Identify and develop process improvement opportunities, develop plans to implement and monitor process improvements.
• Develop tools/systems and automate processes to better manage the budgeting and forecasting solutions and processes as well as enhanced reporting.
• Support department cost centers and programs by reviewing historical data, preparing budget/forecasts, analyzing and explaining variances.
• Review data and analysis to develop insightful suggestions for strategic business decisions.
• Review operations for cost-savings opportunities and work cross-functionally to incorporate.
• Coordinate, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to the Enterprise both through Workday and its planning tools, and via Excel and PowerPoint.
• Perform quantitative analysis required for strategic planning, special projects, and reports for management and communicate results to management team.
• Prepare other reports and participate in special projects, as requested.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field AND six (6) years of professional accounting and/or professional financial operations experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Evidence of analytical ability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to get to root cause.
• Experience with financial modeling skills, along with understanding of financial reporting best practices.
• Evidence of innate sense of urgency and the ability to make smart decisions under pressure.
• Experience and tenacity to understand results and processes and passion to improve them.
• Evidence of ability to be self-directed and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner.
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and outside parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and resolutions.
• Evidence of an effective communication style that is persuasive, motivating and supportive (verbal and written, as you will be preparing presentations).
• Evidence of being passionate about collaboration and ensuring our organization is successful.
• Evidence of principled but flexible and hardworking.
• Evidence of ability to demonstrate and promote a culture committed to EdPlus’ Core Values.
• Evidence of business acumen & judgment to communicate and influence Sr/Executive Management
• Evidence of an entrepreneurial mindset (i.e., self-motivated and displays strong initiative)

EdPlus at ASU

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click Here  to explore options.

•       Healthcare
•       Financial Security
•       Retirement
•       Family Resources
•       Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
•       Discounts

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

EdPlus Finance & Business Admn

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $110,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

​​​​​​​Please see above.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field AND six (6) years of professional accounting and/or professional financial operations experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Please see above.

Working Environment

EdPlus at ASU is located at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting or standing. Daily use of desktop or laptop computer is required. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy.

Department Statement

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the university charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.
EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything we do. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by the diversity of our employees. Our innovative culture drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, feeling a sense of urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU  

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.