Share Email Opening Title Financial Planning and Analysis Manager  About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live! Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions. With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.   Description Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps?” At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability. We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you! WHO WE ARE: Northcentral University (NCU) was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. Students have the opportunity to earn a degree from a regionally accredited university in the areas of business and technology management, education, psychology and marriage and family therapy while working One-to-One with members of our 100% doctoral faculty via advanced delivery modalities. NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically and become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions. With administrative offices in Prescott Valley, Arizona, San Diego and Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as students, alumni and faculty in over 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. What We Are Looking For: NCU is currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our Finance team as an Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of FP&A in executing the University’s finance functions such as: developing and maintaining strong partnerships with marketing and enrollment decision makers by providing appropriate financial insights through KPI reporting, forecasting, budgeting, long range planning, return on investment analysis and other value added financial analysis for the University.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for collaborating with operational business partners to incorporate key forecast assumptions in the New Start forecast model and campaign optimization.  Prepare and review variance analyses against monthly, quarterly and annual plan and forecasts and include explanations of key drivers of the differences Support the preparation of the annual financial plan, including all technical tasks related to initial review, revisions and finalization Work with functional leaders monthly to review financial results and to gather data to update the next forecast as appropriate Maintain operating and financial updates to annual forecast Perform certain weekly and month-end close procedures as necessary Responsible for monthly operating statistics reports, including preparation of charts, to demonstrate trends, variances to plan, etc. Prepare dashboard updates for Leadership, document the impact of current business trends and indicators as a result of updating forecast models Ensure accuracy and consistency between accounting and financial reports Ad hoc reporting, competitor analysis & benchmarking Participate in and support special projects as directed SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has supervisory responsibility for members of the Finance team   Position Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of general planning and forecasting processes Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel Must be able to understand and build models with assumption changes and checks and balances in Excel Must possess adept problem solving skills and the ability to interface with multiple departments Must be a high energy, ambitious, self-starter with the ability to multi- task and effectively manage priorities EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Masters’ degree in Business or Finance preferred; CPA preferred 7+ years’ work experience focused on budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis, with the ability to condense considerable quantitative detail supporting the financial statements along with narrative information 2-3 years of supervisory experience Strong organizational and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Greats Plains and BI 360 knowledge and experience, a plus Experience in higher education preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to: Sit, stand, kneel, walk and reach. Be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds. Hear well enough to communicate with others. Read a computer screen and written material. Write, type and use phone system. WORKING CONDITIONS Good working environment with the absence of disagreeable conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. What We Offer: In addition to excellent earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and PTO—Northcentral University supports the professional growth of its team members through education benefits, growth opportunities and room for advancement. Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education? Apply today!    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category Accounting/Finance   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://testncu.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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