Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00491PO26 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Budgeting USC Market Title Budget Analyst Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132861 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Finance State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range $63,557 - $95,336 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

• Are you passionate about budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a mission-driven environment?
• Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to align financial planning with organizational goals?
• Have you analyzed budget-to-actual performance and provided recommendations to support sound financial decisions?
• Want to use your financial expertise to support student success and effective decision-making?

We Have the Job for You!

The Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst supports the division's financial health through budget management, accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role partners with departments across Student Affairs and Academic Support to align financial planning with organizational goals and provides insights that support effective decision-making.

Primary duties include:

• Financial Analysis

Conduct variance, trend, and other financial analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support decision-making. Develop forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and analytics tools to strengthen short- and long-term operational planning, particularly for auxiliary units, and support the division's use of Anaplan for scenario planning and predictive analysis. Conduct demand and pricing analysis for revenue-generating units to strengthen revenue performance. Develop and manage long-term planning scenarios that are tied to asset management plans for capital improvement funding initiatives.

• Reporting and Data Management

Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for division leadership, providing clear information on units, department, and fund positions. Incorporate business intelligence initiatives for enhanced data analytics on business performance measurements. Support the development and maintenance of Anaplan models and related finance system integrations. Develop and manage personnel dashboard for divisional departments to forecast cost and position management.

• Budget Monitoring

Monitor departmental expenditures against budget allocations, review budget-to-actual performance, identify discrepancies, and work with departments to implement corrective actions. Assess operational trends and financial sustainability to model future performance.

• Budget Development

Collaborate with the Budget Manager and division leaders to prepare the annual budget for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with uni…