Director of Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, NJ 07306

Job description

• Salary Range
• $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year
• Position Type
• Full Time
• About Saint Peter’s University
• Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate program.
• The Director of Budget, Fiscal Planning & Resource Allocation leads the University’s budgeting function and long-range resource planning in direct support of institutional mission and strategy. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Chief Business Officer (AVP/CBO), this role stewards the full operating and capital budgeting cycles; produces timely analyses and executive reporting; ensures policy compliance; and cultivates budget literacy across academic and administrative units. The Director partners closely with Cabinet leaders, including Academic and Administrative Vice Presidents, Deans, and unit heads to evaluate initiatives, model multi-year scenarios, and align resources with priorities. The Director also represents the University on cross-campus committees and manages a high-performing budget team.

Responsibilities

• Budget Development & Oversight
• Orchestrate the annual operating and capital budget processes from calendar design through adoption and implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic and facilities plans.
• Recommend funding allocations and targeted reductions to deliver a balanced budget; continuously identify efficiencies and cost-management opportunities.
• In partnership with the Executive Vice President and the AVP for Facilities & Campus Services, establish the annual capital plan and oversee the capital budgeting process. including monthly reconciliation of entries and expenditures to keep projects within appropriated limits.
• Monitor spending and available balances throughout the fiscal year; approve budget transfers and journal entries, and propose strategic re-allocations as needs evolve.
• Work with Deans and departmental budget managers to construct, implement, and monitor operating budgets and detailed salary plans for all areas.
• Author, maintain, and enforce budget policies and procedures to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state requirements and University standards.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Direct the preparation of monthly operating reports; deliver year-end forecast-to-budget analyses; produce the annual budget summary; and coordinate tuition & fee proposals for presentation to the Strategic Planning & Budget Committee and the Board of Trustees by the Executive Vice President.
• Track expenditures and spending trends across undergraduate and graduate portfolios, assessing program performance and financial sustainability against established goals.
• Oversee position control analytics, including staffing plans, vacancy tracking, and salary/benefit projections to inform workforce planning and multi-year forecasts.
• Strategic Planning
• Provide data-driven guidance to executive leadership for strategic and long-term financial planning.
• Collaborate with leaders across the University to evaluate new or expanded academic programs and other revenue opportunities by building multi-year financial models that test viability and risk.
• Translate the University’s strategic plan into annual budget goals and measurable targets, tracking progress through the year.
• Collaboration, Communication & Training
• Partner with Vice Presidents, Deans, program directors, and department managers to align financial plans with unit missions.
• Provide hands-on training and consultation to budget owners and managers, fostering a culture of shared accountability and fiscal transparency.
• Publish the annual budget calendar; issue process guidance and funding memos to unit heads; and conduct semi-annual budget training sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively comprehensive budget and financial planning leadership experience and responsibility within a large, complex environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience within higher education and in managing cross-functional teams preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory leadership experience and a high level of commitment mission.
• Exceptional team leadership, training, coaching and mentoring ability
• Proven track record of developing operating budgets and utilizing rigorous modeling skills and statistical methods of financial planning, analysis and forecasting
• Experience with the implementation and enhancement of information technology systems to support strategic and financial planning, budgeting and executive decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to develop budget policy and align programmatic priorities with current and future financial resources
• Experience in implementation of new financial system(s), and working experience with Banner or Colleague ERP systems preferred
• Sophisticated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in making high-level presentations to senior/Board-level leaders

Skills

Required

• Budget development and oversight
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Strategic planning
• Leadership
• Training, coaching and mentoring
• Budget policy development

Benefits

• Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more
• The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000