Financial Project Manager (University Administration Business Office)

About the role

We are seeking a Financial Project Manager to oversee the financial aspects of defined projects, including research, clinical practice, and business operations. This role involves coordinating, managing, and tracking funds, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing support throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of a project team with oversight of one or more projects, supporting funds exceeding $100M annually.
• Develop strong work plan budgets and budget notes in coordination with project team leaders.
• Develop systems, reporting, and serve as a resource to involved financial staff.
• Maintain and track transactions and purchases in financial systems and tools.
• Participate in close-out work plans and conduct all close-out activities (e.g., develop close-out budget, review close-out budgets, pay final invoices).
• Oversee financial coordination with stakeholders throughout the university's various commitments.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support executive-level financial planning, budgeting, and sustainability modeling.
• Perform financial coordination with stakeholders throughout the university's various commitments within the portfolio.
• Provide oversight and support to other project team members; provide input to the performance review of team members.
• Manage, create, and organize internal agreements with university stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Five years related experience.
• Preferred experience in document management tools, SAP, and business analytic tools.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Budget Development - Intermediate
• Budget Management - Intermediate
• Financial Analysis and Reporting - Intermediate
• Financial Controls - Intermediate
• Financial Management and Oversight - Intermediate
• Financial Project Management - Intermediate
• Financial Software - Intermediate
• Maintenance and Inventory Management - Intermediate
• Process Improvement - Intermediate