Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Bucks County Community College•Newtown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bucks County Community College is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director to lead financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning to support institutional decision-making. The role blends advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and business partnering to drive performance and growth. The Director will also support the Budgeting function through analysis and Adaptive modeling, and reporting assistance. The Financial Planning & Analysis Director works closely with operating leadership and senior management to prepare and present institutional-level reports, including forecasts, and financial statements. The role provides expert analytical insights to inform strategy, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7-10 years in FP&A, accounting, or finance
Higher education experience required
Advanced MS Office (Excel)
Workday FIN and HRM
Workday Adaptive
Ellucian
Financial reporting systems
Strong analytical and communication skills
Strong business partnering mindset
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure during peak planning periods

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the annual multi-year operating and cash forecasting process, coordinating with the operating units and the Budget office.
Prepare monthly forecasts, variance analysis, and reporting packs for College leadership and Operating units.
Maintain and improve financial management information for periodic and ad-hoc analysis.
Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting (e.g., revenue, workforce, operating expense, and capital) using ERP and other critical systems.
Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate business decisions and risks.
Analyze financial results and identify trends, variances, and key drivers.
Develop an indirect cost allocation methodology to support an assessment of total costs by department or function.
Produce reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and the Board of Trustees to support strategic decisions.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators and business metrics.
Partner with other business areas to solve financial issues.
Train and develop team members on FP&A processes and tools.
Enhance reporting tools and streamline financial processes.
Support Workday optimization.
Workday administration