We are looking for an experienced Associate Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) to join our team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role involves overseeing strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes within a dynamic higher education or non-profit environment. This is a long-term contract position, offering a unique opportunity to lead impactful financial initiatives while collaborating closely with senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee the implementation and utilization of Workday Adaptive and Colleague systems to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on detailed financial analysis and insights.
• Manage large-scale financial projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Act as a key advisor to the VP of Finance, offering guidance on financial strategy and organizational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices within the higher education or non-profit sector.
• Foster a culture of innovation and efficiency within the FP& A function.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within higher education or non-profit organizations.
• Strong proficiency in Workday Adaptive and Colleague systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large-scale financial projects.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with financial management tools such as Adaptive Insights and Workday Planning.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership experience with a track record of driving organizational success.
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