Universal Technical Institute, Inc. · 2 days ago
Director Financial Planning & Analysis
US-AZ-Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee financial planning and analysis functions. The role involves directing operations related to financial performance analysis, budget development, and providing strategic insights to leadership.
AutomotiveEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Directs operations associated with the analysis of financial plans and policies for all short and long-term planning and analysis functions, which includes strategic planning and business strategy planning
Oversees the analysis of financial plan performance and overall financial results
Provides direction to cross-functional units on matters involving new programs and campuses, and other strategic initiatives
Provides reports and analyses of overall trending financial performance, current and projected operating costs, implications of budget constraints, and related financial metrics
Leads efforts in the development and implementation of the annual budget and reforecast
Develops the projection of revenue through analysis of historical performance of student metrics and working with appropriate departments (e.g. Admissions & Marketing & Business Unit) to determine the future performance
Provides analysis and/or reports to leadership to guide the formulation of solutions for business issues, including the intersection of data compiled from multiple sources
Designs reports from various sources of data related to all areas of the business appropriate
Provides leadership with real-time information that will allow them to act on changes to the business
Assists in the tracking and reporting of Key Business Indicators (KBI’s), performance variance analysis, research and resolve discrepancies and communicate with leadership to identify risks and opportunities based on trends
Compiles and calculates performance against individual, campus, regional, and company goals to enable leadership to effectively analyze and measure performance
Interprets management philosophy; translating concepts into practical applications and modify reports based on given management concepts
Develops and improves internal/external reporting process
Monitors the needs of the organization to determine necessary changes in the role of additional staffing needs
Manages staffing, training and performance of additional staff members as needed
Collaborates regularly at a high level with Marketing, Finance and Operations to support the needs of the organization
Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function
Recommends policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization
Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field required
Seven or more years of experience in Financial Analyst role or a related position is required
Minimum of two - five years experience in management or a leadership role required
Experience in Hyperion, PeopleSoft, MS Office is required
Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Presentation skills
Develops and mentors others
Analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to identify and seek needed information/research
Accounting skills and mathematical, statistical skills valuable
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday
Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday
Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday
Will require about 5-10% of overnight travel
Preferred
CPA or MBA preferred
Experience with Crystal Reports and SQL preferred
Benefits
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Company
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, CNC machinists and Welders.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Transportation Resource Partners
2003-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
J
Jerome Grant
CEO
Recent News
2025-12-02
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