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Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst
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Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

University of South Carolina -
Richland, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,557 - $95,336 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Data-driven problem-solving

Full Job Description

Posting Number

STA00491PO26

Job Family

Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function

Budgeting

USC Market Title

Budget Analyst

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132861

Job Level

P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

SAAS Finance

State Pay Range

G10

USC Market Range

MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336

Anticipated Hiring Range

$63,557 - $95,336

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Fiscal Accounting

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

Are you passionate about budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a mission-driven environment?
Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to align financial planning with organizational goals?
Have you analyzed budget-to-actual performance and provided recommendations to support sound financial decisions?
Want to use your financial expertise to support student success and effective decision-making?

We Have the Job for You!

The Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst supports the division’s financial health through budget management, accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role partners with departments across Student Affairs and Academic Support to align financial planning with organizational goals and provides insights that support effective decision-making.

Primary duties include:

Financial Analysis

Conduct variance, trend, and other financial analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support decision-making. Develop forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and analytics tools to strengthen short- and long-term operational planning, particularly for auxiliary units, and support the division’s use of Anaplan for scenario planning and predictive analysis. Conduct demand and pricing analysis for revenue-generating units to strengthen revenue performance. Develop and manage long-term planning scenarios that are tied to asset management plans for capital improvement funding initiatives.

Reporting and Data Management

Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for division leadership, providing clear information on units, department, and fund positions. Incorporate business intelligence initiatives for enhanced data analytics on business performance measurements. Support the development and maintenance of Anaplan models and related finance system integrations. Develop and manage personnel dashboard for divisional departments to forecast cost and position management.

Budget Monitoring

Monitor departmental expenditures against budget allocations, review budget-to-actual performance, identify discrepancies, and work with departments to implement corrective actions. Assess operational trends and financial sustainability to model future performance.

Budget Development

Collaborate with the Budget Manager and division leaders to prepare the annual budget for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with unit, divisional, and institutional goals. Prepare and analyze data for budget development, present budget information to leadership, and incorporate multi-year projections and scenario modeling to support budget planning.

General Accounting

Process general ledger transactions, submit corrective entries, and ensure accurate accounting of the chart of accounts in PeopleSoft. Ensure revenues and expenses are recognized accurately. Identify and submit changes for corrections as needed. Ensure payroll for new hires and personnel transitions are appropriately funded from the correct chart of accounts using the PeopleSoft general ledger and HCM.

Perks:

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of university budgets, systems and operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Able to understand and comply with policies, procedures, and strict confidentiality standards, including HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, with the ability to apply mathematical concepts, analyze data, solve complex financial problems, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, learn new systems, and implement process improvements to enhance departmental operations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Financial Analysis
Conduct variance, trend, and other financial analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support decision-making. Develop forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and analytics tools to strengthen short- and long-term operational planning, particularly for auxiliary units, and support the division’s use of Anaplan for scenario planning and predictive analysis. Conduct demand and pricing analysis for revenue-generating units to strengthen revenue performance. Develop and manage long-term planning scenarios that are tied to asset management plans for capital improvement funding initiatives.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Reporting and Data Management
Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for division leadership, providing clear information on unit, department, and fund positions. Incorporate business intelligence initiatives for enhanced data analytics on business performance measurements. Support the development and maintenance of Anaplan models and related finance system integrations. Develop and manage personnel dashboard for divisional departments to forecast cost and position management.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Budget Monitoring
Monitor departmental expenditures against budget allocations, review budget-to-actual performance, identify discrepancies, and work with departments to implement corrective actions. Assess operational trends and financial sustainability to model future performance.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Budget Development
Collaborate with the Budget Manager and division leaders to prepare the annual budget for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with unit, divisional, and institutional goals. Prepare and analyze data for budget development, present budget information to leadership, and incorporate multi-year projections and scenario modeling to support budget planning.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

General Accounting
Process general ledger transactions, submit corrective entries, and ensure accurate accounting of the chart of accounts in PeopleSoft. Ensure revenues and expenses are recognized accurately. Identify and submit changes for corrections as needed. Ensure payroll for new hires and personnel transitions are appropriately funded from the correct chart of accounts using the PeopleSoft general ledger and HCM.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Ad Hoc Projects
Contribute to special projects and process improvements within the shared services finance team for Student Affairs and Academic Support. Support initiatives that strengthen financial systems, improve workflows, and advance the ongoing development of the SAAS Accounting & Budgeting function.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

06/23/2026

Job Open Date

06/29/2026

Job Close Date

08/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 13, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208413

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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