Senior Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

Abilene Christian University • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive financial modeling to forecast revenue streams and support long-term financial planning. Analyze rate and volume metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks impacting enrollment. Perform gap analysis to compare actual performance against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights to the leadership team. Partner with the Data & Analytics team to leverage Power BI and other analytics tools to create automated reporting solutions. Support ad hoc financial modeling, business development initiatives, and pricing strategies to drive enrollment growth. Contribute to the annual budgeting process and assist in preparing monthly performance packages and reports for senior leadership. Reconcile and analyze revenue-based expenses by program across the University. Provide ongoing support for monthly close processes, variance analysis, and other ad hoc analysis. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred but not required). Proven experience in financial planning and analysis within a higher education environment is a plus. Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc., including Power BI, PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships in a remote working environment. Problem-solver with the ability to manage and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Understanding higher education financial structures, enrollment drivers, and tuition revenue dynamics is beneficial. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 325-674-2359.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc., including Power BI, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships in a remote working environment.
• Problem-solver with the ability to manage and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis within a higher education environment is a plus.
• Understanding higher education financial structures, enrollment drivers, and tuition revenue dynamics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling to forecast revenue streams and support long-term financial planning.
• Analyze rate and volume metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks impacting enrollment.
• Perform gap analysis to compare actual performance against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights to the leadership team.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics team to leverage Power BI and other analytics tools to create automated reporting solutions.
• Support ad hoc financial modeling, business development initiatives, and pricing strategies to drive enrollment growth.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and assist in preparing monthly performance packages and reports for senior leadership.
• Reconcile and analyze revenue-based expenses by program across the University.
• Provide ongoing support for monthly close processes, variance analysis, and other ad hoc analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level