Budget Manager

Job Description Department: Financial Planning and Budget Pay Rate Type: Salary Employee Type: Job Summary: Provide support to the Associate Vice President for Financial Planning and Budget in the daily operations of the Office of Financial Planning and Budget. Assist in ad-hoc analysis and modeling in support of all units across the college. Act as a key member of the college’s central Office of Financial Planning and Budget, and support central planning activities. Financial management & oversight primarily encompass planning, forecasting, and the financial evaluation of key strategic initiatives. Provide support to budget partners in assigned areas within the College. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, multi-year financial modeling, stakeholder support through the execution of the annual budget process, and the monitoring of expenditures in the operating budget. Essential Functions Analytics & Central Planning: Support the AVPFPB by architecting and maintaining routine and ad-hoc analysis and strategic modeling. Support college-wide analytical tasks as needed. Maintain and refine routine analysis, such as but not limited to, budget to actual variance analysis, and assessment of restricted funds usages. Reporting & Operations: Support the Office of Financial Planning and Budget in process improvement initiatives across campus, such as report development and the rollout of new analytic technologies. Support the operations of the department such as the collection, loading, and reconciliation of the college’s annual plan. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Must possess a high degree of initiative, self-direction, critical & creative thinking, and independent judgment. Must be willing to take direction from multiple stakeholders. Demonstrates strong administrative, leadership, verbal and written communication skills, and possesses exemplary problem-solving skills. Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration required. A minimum of 2-4 years experience in planning and/or financial operations or an equivalent combination of education/experience. Preferred Qualifications Or Skills Advanced degree preferred. Experience with Workday and/or Adaptive Planning preferred. Experience in Higher Education is a plus. Colby College is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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