• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Position Summary

Columbia Global (CG) is a groundbreaking new initiative that aims to establish a unifying and strategic platform to promote and facilitate impactful engagement of the University’s faculty, students, and alumni with the world; enhance understanding; address global challenges; and advance knowledge and its exchange. Columbia Global aligns some of the University’s key global initiatives, including but not limited to the Columbia Global Centers, Columbia World Projects, and the Institute for Ideas and Imagination.

We seek a dynamic, proactive, and analytical Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Columbia Global’s financial plans and budgets, encompassing both unrestricted and restricted funding. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, this role will play a critical part in managing and executing Columbia Global’s budgets, providing high-quality analytical support to drive informed financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed financial budgets and forecasts for Columbia Global, strategically aligning short- and long-term financial objectives while collaborating with unit leads and key stakeholders to gather essential data.
• Track and evaluate budget performance, analyze financial trends and potential risks, and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate financial exposure and enhance overall financial performance.
• Compile and disseminate comprehensive financial reports for Columbia Global on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Develop and maintain financial models and tools to assist in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Support the pre- and post-award financial requirements for sponsored projects. 
• Assist with the analysis and/or the preparation of ad-hoc financial requests.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, laws, policies and procedures.
• Perform proactive analyses and evaluations of operations, systems, and activities to identify opportunities for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three to five years of related finance experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Columbia University financial policies and systems (ARC, FDS, PAC, FFE, and FinSys) is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Relevant experience in areas of financial management. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, establish priorities, and use good, independent judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.  
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.  
• Encourage and promote positive and effective communication among colleagues.
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel.

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