Director of Operations FP&A - Campus Services

Yale University•New Haven, CT

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the AVP for Operations Finance and Administration, the Director of Operations Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will be responsible for leading all FP&A activities across multiple Operations units. This role serves as a senior strategic partner to unit leadership, providing financial insight and guidance that supports both day-to-day management and long-term decision-making. The Director will oversee the development of ten-year long-range financial plans for each unit, ensuring that financial strategies are closely aligned with institutional and unit-level goals. They will also lead the annual operating budget process, quarterly forecasts, and capital planning analyses, helping units translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans and resource allocations. A central aspect of the role involves participating as a member of each unit's Executive Leadership Team, providing financial counsel, evaluating scenarios, and advising on resource allocation, staffing, and operational priorities. The Director will not only analyze performance against plan but also help unit leaders interpret financial results and understand their implications for strategic and operational decisions. The Director will conduct monthly financial reviews with senior leadership across units, analyzing performance against plan and clearly communicating key drivers, variances, and financial risks or opportunities to executive stakeholders. In addition to recurring financial processes, the Director will coordinate and lead annual budget and planning meetings with both Operations and university leadership, ensuring alignment between unit-level financial plans and institutional objectives. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for all FP&A matters within certain Operations units, providing responsive, data-driven support and managing complex financial questions or scenarios as they arise. The position also includes oversight of ad hoc financial modeling and reporting, often in support of capital planning, cost analysis, or resource allocation decisions. This role will manage a team of financial analysts, overseeing their work products, providing professional development, and ensuring analytical consistency and excellence across the units. The Director must bring a strategic mindset, strong financial analysis capabilities, and exceptional communication skills to effectively translate data into actionable insight for leadership-serving as a trusted advisor in aligning financial outcomes with strategic goals at both the unit and institutional levels.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and supporting strategic decision-making through financial insight and analysis.
Proven ability to lead complex budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes in a decentralized environment
Advanced analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and build trust-based relationships with senior leaders and colleagues. Self-directed and deadline-driven, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree and ten years progressively responsible experience 5 of which are in a leadership role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least five years in a leadership role within FP&A, strategic finance, or higher education financial planning. Strong background in financial reporting and presentation of financial results. Masters degree; experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning:
Serves as chief financial steward for the planning units.
Provides in-depth and comprehensive financial analysis and advice.
Develops and executes short and long term strategic financial plans that align our department's goals to contribute to fiscal growth and sustainability.
Leads financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and realistic financial projections. Analyzes financial activities and performance against budget, makes adjustments and takes action as needed.
Develops and manages all budgets both organizational and programmatic for the department.
Leads presentation in annual University Budget Advisory Group.
Partners with unit leadership on financial planning for capital projects.
Responsible for budget submission in YBT and unit narrative.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Oversees preparation and presentation of accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reports.
Conducts thorough financial analysis that identifies trends and potential areas for improvement.
Implements strategies for enhancing financial performance.
Strategic Partner
Serves as a member of executive senior staff.
Serves as Chief financial analyst and advisor. Optimizes and identifies financial resources and solutions to advance the units' mission and vision. Supports organization and program leaders in conceptualizing, prioritizing, and planning new programs or program changes. Supports, and when necessary, drives the organization's process for strategic planning with key staff and stakeholders.
Develops and implements the financial strategy of long-range planning for the units.
Manages information systems, and regulatory compliance.
Conducts due diligence and provides insightful recommendations to myself regarding financial decisions.
Provides strong leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our finance team.