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- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Grambling State University -
Grambling, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Bachelor's degree
Data-driven problem-solving
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst leads the University’s financial planning, budgeting, and analytical functions. This role integrates budget administration, financial operations, and advanced FP&A responsibilities, including forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic decision support.

Lead preparation and monitoring of operating and position budgets
Monitoring expenditures and revenues
Maintain financial data in Banner and budget tracking tools (position numbers, position budgets, all funds budgets, transfers, etc.)
Process and approve budget transfers
Assist with month-end and year-end closing and compliance
Determine availability of funds and process student-related financial forms (wages, stipends, assistantships, scholarships)
Assist in development and submission of University Budget Request to UL System Provide guidance to departments on budget transfers and corrections with both manual and system-based transactions
Assist budget owners
Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports with operating results and provide quantitative analysis of key variances and trends
Lead forecasting, financial modeling efforts, and projections utilizing Synario Forecast Modeling platform
Provide insights to leadership for decision-making
Execute a high-level of communication and collaboration with university divisions
Assist Director of Budget and Financial Planning in preparation of PowerPoint presentations addressing senior management on current financial outlook and key performance metrics
Assist in managing cash forecasting across university and functional teams
Promote a positive work environment demonstrating respect for colleagues at all levels

Job Duties & Responsibilities

FP&A (forecasting, modeling, variance analysis)
Budget operations and monitoring
Budget development and institutional reporting
Financial reporting and analytics
Student and personnel budget processing
University support and training
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
4-6 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience in higher education
Banner financial experience
MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field degree
Certification (CPA, CFA, other related designation)

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of financial principles and analyses
Analytical problem-solving skills, ability to contextualize data effectively and efficiently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Keen attention to detail Able to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive self-starter and phenomenal teammate, ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adapt to change and organizational landscape
Experience in a cross-functional, highly matrixed team environment are a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Banner

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcript(s) if applicable
Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applicants will begin June 9th, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.

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