Finance & Operation Manager, Executive Vice President & Provost Office

The University of Virginia is seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and collaborative professional to serve as Finance & Operation Manager on the Provost Budget & Finance Team in the Executive Vice President & Provost Office (EVPP). EVPP plays a central role in advancing the University’s academic mission through support of academic affairs, faculty development, institutional planning, and strategic resource allocation.

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Budget & Financial Planning, the Finance & Operation Manager will serve as a trusted strategic and operational partner, combining strong financial acumen with the ability to lead complex initiatives, synthesize information, and translate strategic priorities into action. The position will work closely with the Associate Vice Provost and a broad range of stakeholders across the University to advance key financial, operational, and strategic priorities.

The Finance & Operation Manager will have a broad portfolio that extends beyond traditional financial analysis and will serve as a central point of coordination for strategic initiatives within the Provost Budget & Finance Team. This individual will independently manage projects, develop analyses and recommendations, prepare executive-level materials, coordinate cross-functional work, and ensure that key decisions and commitments move from planning through execution.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial and analytical capabilities, excellent judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to operate effectively in an environment characterized by complexity and ambiguity. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed financial analysis and broader strategic questions, communicating with senior leaders and stakeholders, and taking ownership of work with limited direction.

• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and evaluation of emerging opportunities and risks.
• Analyze financial and operational information from multiple sources to identify trends, key drivers, opportunities, and implications for decision-making.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into clear recommendations, executive-level presentations, and decision materials.
• Support the Associate Vice Provost and Provost Budget & Finance Team in evaluating the financial implications of strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and emerging priorities.

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives on behalf of the Associate Vice Provost from initial definition and analysis through implementation and follow-through.
• Develop project plans, establish milestones, identify risks and dependencies, and coordinate stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for complex initiatives spanning multiple schools, administrative units, and University offices.
• Monitor progress, identify barriers and emerging issues, and conduct research and benchmarking to develop recommendations and inform strategic planning.

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Associate Vice Provost on financial, operational, and strategic matters, providing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, decision materials, and meeting preparation that synthesize complex financial, operational, and strategic information.
• Coordinate and follow through on key decisions, initiatives, and commitments, including representing the Associate Vice Provost in meetings and working groups as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the University, facilitating communication and collaboration among stakeholders and navigating complex organizational environments.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial and organizational issues into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects and initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and move work forward in ambiguous and complex environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle…