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Financial Planning and Analysis Partner- Engineering

Position Number: 9971619
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Planning and Analysis Partner- Engineering

Job Summary

The FP&A Partner provides comprehensive financial planning, analysis, reporting, and transactional support for assigned academic and administrative units. Working in close partnership with unit leadership, FP&A Partners support informed financial decisionmaking by delivering accurate analysis, reliable forecasts, and consistent operational support.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis

Develop an indepth understanding of assigned departments' operations, objectives, and financial drivers.
Support the preparation and execution of departmental and college budgets in alignment with institutional guidance, timelines, and budget assumptions.
Prepare forecasts and variance analyses for assigned units; identify trends, risks, and areas requiring attention, and explain variances as needed.
Monitor budget activity throughout the year and support units in identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficient use of resources.
Develop financial models and analytical tools to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and unitlevel decisionmaking

Financial Operations and Reporting

Prepare, generate, and maintain financial reports and analyses that support accuracy, transparency, and unitlevel decisionmaking.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and data inquiries from unit or department leadership and other stakeholders.
Develop a working knowledge of institutional financial systems and data sources; create reports and queries as needed to support assigned units.
Assist with annual budget reporting activities, including the investigation and compilation of variance explanations, as needed.
Process invoices and match purchase orders in accordance with institutional policies.
Complete financial reconciliations across systems to validate data consistency, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
Review position funding and payrollrelated financial impacts for assigned units to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding sources.
Review and approve vendor payments and PCard transactions in accordance with university policy.
Review purchases and contracts to confirm sufficient budget and funding availability prior to processing.

Policy and Compliance

Advise departments on university financial policies, procedures, and requirements; monitor adherence within assigned units.
Evaluate and document finance processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs); recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Work with FP&A Director or Managers to identify training needs and opportunities to improve financial processes, staff understanding, and unitlevel support.
Collaborate with the Service Delivery Hub and other finance partners to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.

Collaboration and Consultation

Serve as a primary financial partner to assigned academic and administrative units, fostering strong working relationships built on trust and service.
Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical audiences, including faculty and staff.
Advise customers, such as faculty and staff, on system access, navigation, and appropriate request submission processes.
Participate in unit and department leadership discussions related to financial planning, providing financial insight and operational context.
Direct faculty and staff to appropriate finance resources and channels as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Financial Planning and Analysis Partner, III: Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P29143
Grade: P19
Expected Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000

Financial Planning and Analysis Partner, IV: Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Specialized skill set required. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P29144
Grade: P21
Expected Pay Range: $110,000-$130,000

Preferences

Experience with, or working knowledge of, research funding in a higher education environment, including sponsored projects, grants, and the financial management of restricted research funds.
Demonstrated understanding of academic and/or clinical operations, with the ability to navigate complex organizational environments, apply critical thinking to evaluate options and assess feasibility, analyze data, and develop sound operational and budgetary recommendations.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46770B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Work location expectations for Coordinated Services roles will follow University policy for remote, hybrid, and in-person work arrangements, currently expected to work a minimum three days per week on site. Partner work location will be with the units they support, dependent on workspace availability. Employees hired for this position must have the ability to live and work within a commutable distance of the University of Utah campus.
Department: 00286 - Budget and Analysis
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $90,000-$130,000
Close Date: 01/15/2027
Open Until Filled:

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