Temporary Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

Position Purpose

Temporary backfill position for the Omaha Public Schools ERP Project anticipated through July 2028. This role serves as a strategic financial partner to Division Chiefs and Department Leaders, playing a critical part in supporting student success by helping schools and departments operate more effectively, efficiently, and equitably.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed financial models to forecast staffing, spending, and funding needs across departments and school sites.
• Support Strategic Planning: Build multi-year financial projections and scenario analyses to inform long-term planning and resource allocation.
• Empower Educational Leaders: Partner with principals, department heads, and district leaders to provide budget guidance, training, and monthly financial performance reviews.
• Drive Insightful Analysis: Analyze budget-to-actual results, identify trends and risks, and deliver actionable recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
• Elevate Transparency: Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, the Board of Education, and the public.
• Advance Equity Through Finance: Help align financial decisions with district goals around educational equity, student achievement, and operational excellence.
• Support Audits, Compliance, and Policies: Support audits, compliance, and consistent application of financial policies across the district.
• Innovate Financial Systems: Help modernize tools, streamline workflows, and enhance district-wide financial literacy and decision-making.
• Foster Team and Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with your FP&A team and across the Accounting & Finance Department to ensure cohesive planning and execution aligned with district priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred. A degree in another field may be considered, provided there is significant relevant experience in financial analysis, planning, or budgeting.
• An advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CGFM, MBA) is a plus.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, planning, or budgeting - experience in public sector, K-12 education, or nonprofit finance highly valued.
• Deep understanding of financial best practices and standards; a detailed understanding of governmental accounting rules and regulations is considered a plus.
• Expert in Excel with strong proficiency in financial reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent communicator and trusted advisor-able to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Highly organized, proactive, and mission-aligned, with a strong commitment to equity, transparency, and public service.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment, including computers, copiers, and scanners. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in school building and central office environments.
• Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Will be working under the general supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality And Appearance

For schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours on each designated workday, unless the employee has approved leave. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator. All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms Of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Offer Of Employment

The Offer Of Employment Is Contingent Upon Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.

Background Check

Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240.