Director of Financial Planning and Data Analysis

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Director of Financial Planning and Data Analysis

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition
Department

Crown Administrative Office

About the Department

As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff, and students focus on identifying solutions to complex social problems through research, training, and direct community engagement.

Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions.

More than 10,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, in business, and at governmental agencies The Crown Family School is the home of several academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, the Center for Climate, Health and Society, the Smart Decarceration Project, and the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet).

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Administration, this job provides specialized financial knowledge and breadth of expertise to enable unit leaders to meet organizational needs, align with financial goals and meet strategic targets. Works closely with senior leadership to ensure that the Crown Family School is optimizing its resources. Develops multi-year projections to accurately forecast future expenses. Tracks financial data and maintains short- and long-term projections.
Responsibilities

• Supports the Sr. Associate Dean in developing and executing long-term strategic financial plans. Provides financial and administrative insights to support decision-making and ensure alignment between financial resources and strategic priorities.

• Participates in the annual and multi-year budgeting processes, collaborating with academic and administrative units to align financial resources with institutional priorities.

• Oversee all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with University policies and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize value and mitigate risk.

• Provides support and expertise in budget planning, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and financial analysis. Monitors financial performance, identifies areas for improvement, and recommends strategies for cost optimization and revenue generation.

• Collaborates with the Director of Finance, ensuring that recharge revenues, operating spending, University financial transfers, gifts and endowments are appropriately projected and allocated.

• Collaborates with the Director of Grants & Contracts and the team of professionals that support sponsored awards and purchasing.

• Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and University policies. Develops and maintains effective internal controls and risk management practices to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and maintain the integrity of financial and administrative operations.

• Develops advanced reporting and dashboards to support timely decision making.

• Develops reporting and analytic solutions with appropriate data governance and secure access.

• Advises on all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement.

• Leverages expertise for Oracle, Orbit and the FST resources to ensure the division optimizes the implementation, to ensure broad adaptation and training.

• Collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to understand their needs and…