Finance Director of Strategy and Long-Range Planning
College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
Full-time
Finance
Posted on April 15, 2024
Finance Director of Strategy and Long-Range Planning
Closes: Apr 30, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT
Job Type:Full time Exempt
Location:Wooster, OH
About The College of Wooster:
Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.
The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Health, Dental, Retirement, and Tuition Remission.
Job Description:
This Finance Director of Strategy and Long-Range Planning is responsible for providing advanced financial guidance, deploying capital strategically, and leading financial initiatives across the Fix, Grow, and Fund pillars. As a thought leader and program manager, the Financial Director plays a key role in shaping the institution's financial strategy and supporting the decision-making processes of the Resources Committee.
Essential Duties:
- Develops and implements advanced financial models for analyzing and forecasting financial trends.
- Conducts scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential impacts on the institution's financial position.
- Strategically deploys capital to support key initiatives aligned with the College's strategic imperatives.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to optimize the allocation of financial resources for maximum impact.
- Serves as a thought leader and program manager across the Fix, Grow, and Fund pillars, ensuring alignment with the College's overall strategic goals.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor strategic initiatives, providing financial leadership throughout the process.
- Stays abreast of industry best practices, trends, and innovations in financial management within the higher education sector.
To apply, visit https://wooster.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173698&CNTRNO=9&TSTMP=0
jeid-bb6366ad8d276347878a5f6bb7b6d8eb
