Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Description Summary

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis supports the development, coordination, and monitoring of the College budget across departments in collaboration with College leadership. The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis manages the College’s cash and investment functions, coordinates capital planning budgets, and oversees bond issues and relationships with debt holders. The Director is intimately involved in the year-end review of benefit programs to assess cost and budgetary impact, manages retirement programs, and leads the Employee Investment Committee. This position also supports the College in collective bargaining efforts.

Hours : The generally scheduled workday is from 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday, but as an exempt employee evening and weekend projects may arise from time to time.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies and qualifications. However, education, experience, and training that demonstrates proficiency and the ability to perform the essential duties will be evaluated for equivalency to the education, competencies, and experience qualifications listed below.

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related field and / or CPA
• Ten years’ experience in financial leadership positions
• Substantive, progressive experience in budgeting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required.
• Must have in-depth knowledge and experience in finance procedures and systems, proper internal control systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology including skilled use of the computer and business software applications.
• Must exhibit the highest professional integrity.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent analytical skills.
• Must have a collaborative management style, demonstrate the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with College personnel and leadership, including the Board of Trustees of the College.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

The most successful candidate will have a career that might include the following :

Additional unique competencies that will contribute to success in this role :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to

Financial Strategy and Planning

Budgeting and Forecasting

Performance Monitoring

Reporting

Administrative Leadership

Benefits Planning and Management

Additional Information

REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME

Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset – our employees.

HFC Offers :

01 Do you have a Masters degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related field and / or CPA or an equivalent, relevant combination of education and experience?

02 Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience?

03 Do you have substantive, progressive experience in budgeting, finance, or related field?

04 Do you have in-depth knowledge and experience in finance procedures and systems, proper internal control systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology including skilled use of the computer and business software applications?

05 Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?

Required Question