Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Salary
$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location
Grambling
Job Type
Full-Time Unclassified
Job Number
202200409
Division
Finance
Department
Budget and Planning
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst leads the Universitys 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:
Bachelors 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 Masters 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.
Review of applicants will begin June 9th, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.
State As a Model Employer
We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.
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Do you possess a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field?
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Do you have four to six years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting?
Required Question
Employer Grambling State University
Address 403 Main Street
Grambling, Louisiana, 71245
Phone 318-274-3119
Website http://www.gram.edu