Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

W. M. Keck Observatory•Waimea/Kamuela, HI

13d•$124,924 - $152,091•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager who wants to do more than just manage budgets—you’ll help shape the future of the Observatory. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across our organization to connect financial insight with strategy. You’ll help us understand where we are, where we’re going, and how we get there—ensuring our resources are aligned with our mission and long-term goals. If you enjoy translating complex data into meaningful stories and actionable decisions, this is a chance to make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field
7–10+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or related roles.
Experience in complex organizations with multiple funding sources or programs
Strong fluency with MS Excel (specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and charts), presentation software, and integrated financial systems.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Strong financial planning and analytical capability.
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex organizations with multiple funding sources or programs
Effective leadership and team development skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong collaboration and communication across functions.

Responsibilities

Lead development of the annual operating budget in coordination with senior leadership and department manager.
Partner with internal planning groups to develop and maintain multi-year (5-year) financial plans aligned with organizational and scientific priorities.
Oversee financial forecasting and reforecasting processes, including variance analysis and scenario modeling.
Lead the various instrument, infrastructure and technical project and program financial planning, including budget development and resource allocation analysis.
Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support decision-making by senior leadership.
Partner with the Controller to ensure consistency between financial plans and actual results.
Administer the Sponsored Programs function, including pre-award and post-award.
Ensure compliance coordination for federal awards and grants, including alignment with regulations and sponsor requirements.
Emphasis on the application of advanced analytical tools and AI-enabled technologies to support financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis for strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with Business Systems to ensure planning and reporting tools support financial analysis needs.
Support CFO and leadership in Board and committee reporting related to budgets, forecasts, and financial strategy.