Finance Manager

University of New Hampshire

54d•$80,270 - $143,800

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Central & Systemwide Finance, this position leads a team of FP&A specialists, working closely with individual campuses within the university system to deliver innovative budgeting, strategic planning, and high-impact financial solutions. Duties/Responsibilities Provides strategic financial leadership and support to senior financial and administrative leaders at the institutional and System level. Leads the development of divisional financial strategy, planning, and monitoring to align resources with institutional goals. Collaborates with senior administrative and academic leadership to design and refine systems, processes, and personnel structures that support financial objectives and reduce risk. Oversees the development and administration of institutional budgets, multi-unit forecasts, and complex financial projects. Manages a team of budget and finance professionals on high-profile initiatives spanning multiple departments. Offers subject matter expertise in areas such as revenue rate-setting, and actively manages cash, fringe, short-term, and investment income to support strategic priorities. Ensures compliance with internal procedures, System-wide policies, and state/federal regulations, while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and recommending system upgrades and internal controls as needed. Prepares or supervises the preparation of specialized financial reports and analysis to support institutional decision-making. Acts as a liaison to stakeholder groups, cultivating a strong understanding of operational needs to provide effective, tailored financial guidance. Partners with Data, Policy, and Risk Management teams to ensure accurate and timely financial tracking and reporting. Serves as a key contributor to the implementation of Adaptive Planning within the Workday ERP system. Plays a leadership role in facilitating cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication among stakeholders. Supervise, train, and mentor direct reports within the Finance Division and provides leadership support to other finance professionals across the institution when appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
7+ years minimum professional experience in a related field to financial management.
3+ years minimum direct and indirect supervisory experience.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and budget management, including forecasting and monitoring.
Understanding of and proficiency in navigating computerized financial systems.
Ability to set concrete goals, develop aligned strategy, and make data-informed decisions.
Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.
Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
Ability to interface with diverse audiences including senior administrators, employees/staff, faculty, students and the general public.
Ability to build consensus, set direction, and lead through change.
Ability to perceive and balance multiple interests and perspectives.
Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously.

Nice To Haves

Advance degree in a relevant field and or relevant credentials (e.g., Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred.
Experience with Change management and/or recent organizational redesigns is strongly preferred.
Experience operating or leading in a shared service setting is strongly preferred.
Experience working for a higher education and/or tax-exempt organization strongly preferred.
Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Workday ERP and Adaptive Planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic financial leadership and support to senior financial and administrative leaders at the institutional and System level.
Leads the development of divisional financial strategy, planning, and monitoring to align resources with institutional goals.
Collaborates with senior administrative and academic leadership to design and refine systems, processes, and personnel structures that support financial objectives and reduce risk.
Oversees the development and administration of institutional budgets, multi-unit forecasts, and complex financial projects.
Manages a team of budget and finance professionals on high-profile initiatives spanning multiple departments.
Offers subject matter expertise in areas such as revenue rate-setting, and actively manages cash, fringe, short-term, and investment income to support strategic priorities.
Ensures compliance with internal procedures, System-wide policies, and state/federal regulations, while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and recommending system upgrades and internal controls as needed.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of specialized financial reports and analysis to support institutional decision-making.
Acts as a liaison to stakeholder groups, cultivating a strong understanding of operational needs to provide effective, tailored financial guidance.
Partners with Data, Policy, and Risk Management teams to ensure accurate and timely financial tracking and reporting.
Serves as a key contributor to the implementation of Adaptive Planning within the Workday ERP system.
Plays a leadership role in facilitating cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication among stakeholders.
Supervise, train, and mentor direct reports within the Finance Division and provides leadership support to other finance professionals across the institution when appropriate.
Performs related duties as assigned.