Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 3 days ago
Manager Financial Planning (Hybrid) - School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Washington University (West Campus), Clayton, Missouri
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. This role provides high-level financial analysis, planning support, and operational oversight, ensuring fiscal sustainability and strategic decision-making for diverse budget types.
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Responsibilities
Support the Director by providing analytical leadership across CAPS’s budget, accounting, and functions, ensuring systems, processes, and controls promote financial accuracy and operational efficiency
Translate academic, operational, and enrollment plans into multi-year financial scenarios and contribute to the development of CAPS’s annual and long-range all-funds operating budget
Conduct monthly variance, trend, and quarterly forecasting analyses to identify financial risks, opportunities, and resource needs; recommend action steps and spending adjustments that align with strategic priorities
Oversee fiscal operations including reconciliations, allocations, and year end close, applying analytical review to strengthen compliance and integrity
Collaborate with CFU accounting and financial planning to resolve complex financial issues and align CAPS's financial operations with institutional policies
Oversee instructor and academic payroll processes in Workday, ensuring accurate costing, appointments, workflow routing, and compliance with university policy and the adjunct collective bargaining agreement
Maintain and optimize financial data systems, including designing, refining, and analyzing reports from Workday Finance and Workday HCM to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making
Assist Director of Finance and Operational Services with functions related to CAPS, Workday FDM and HRM structure, including but not limited to cost center hierarchy, chart of accounts maintenance, work tags, non-carryforwards, projects, gifts, grants, and endowments; serve in lead security roles in Workday
Provide strategic oversight of student financial processes, ensuring accurate billing, collections, payment processing, and financial communication across undergraduate, graduate, and noncredit students
Collaborate with Student Financial Services (SFS) in PowerFAIDS awarding, by providing necessary CAPS program data, reviewing aid trends, and ensuring alignment with tuition structures and institutional policies
Oversee CAPS scholarship awarding, collaborating closely with the Academic and Student Success teams to identify eligible students, evaluate need and merit factors, and determine award levels
Create, review and analyze reports from Workday Student to monitor student financial activity, enrollment trends, outstanding balances, and operational impacts on revenue and aid
Oversee financial services policy changes that improve and maintain student retention and satisfaction
In collaboration with CAPS Statistical Data Analyst, develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports and dashboards across budgets, payroll, student accounts, scholarships, enrollment trends, academic programs, and restricted funds
Integrate and analyze data from Workday Finance, Workday HCM, and Workday Student to support forecasting, tuition modeling, and strategic decision-making
Execute high-impact special projects aligned with CAPS’s strategic priorities. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Director and senior leadership
Conduct complex financial modeling and scenario planning
Develop, implement, and refine financial and operational policies that strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency
Evaluate and enhance workflows and data structures in Workday Finance, Workday HCM, and Workday Student
Serve as a subject-matter resource to CAPS colleagues on financial processes, systems, compliance, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position
A driver's license is not required for this position
Preferred
Master's degree - Accounting
Master's degree - Finance
Confidentiality
Data Analysis
Database Management System Software
Financial Analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Oral Communications
Organizational Savvy
Prioritization
Spreadsheets
Strategic Recommendations
Word Processing
Workload Management
Written Communication
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
WashU Medicine is a leader in improving human health throughout the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$381MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Cancer InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2025-01-21Grant
2024-12-16Grant· $10.8M
2023-05-11Grant· $22.5M
Leadership Team
Camilo Molina
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Charbel Khoury
Assistant Professor Of Medicine
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