competencies: To perform the job successfully, the Director of Financial Planning And Analysis must:
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to interact with people at several different levels in the university, both with and without any experience with financial reporting or budgeting, in a professional manner.
- Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, trend analysis and problem solving through modeling.
- Be comfortable learning and configuring new software systems to best suit the University’s needs.
- Have excellent Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to research complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, investment banking, or a similar role.
- Expert financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Logan University strives to be an educational leader that is authentic, intentional and strategic about diversity, fairness and the development of an inclusive campus community. We acknowledge and respect the differences in human experience that shapes and enriches education, healthcare, society and our institution.
It is our expectation that all employees support the mission and vision of the university and carry out their professional duty aligned with Logan University Values: Diversity, Empathy, Student First, Positive Attitude, Evidence Informed, Character and Teamwork.
Logan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All Logan employees are expected to complete annual compliance training by assigned deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are typical of an office job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands while performing the duties of this job to type on the computer, handle files, documents, pens, pencils, staplers, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms when filing and using office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift computer reports weighing up to 10 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move boxes of records or files weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to converse with staff members and students.
NOTES: This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.
