University of New Hampshire · 1 week ago
Finance Manager
The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a team of FP&A specialists and collaborate with individual campuses to deliver innovative budgeting and strategic planning solutions. This role involves providing financial leadership, overseeing budget development, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while enhancing financial processes.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business Administration
2024-01-02Grant
2022-11-04Grant
2021-08-23Grant
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