Senior Director, Budget

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $175,000.00 - $230,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
7+ years financial planning experience
Advanced budgeting and forecasting skills
Team leadership and management capabilities
The Senior Director provides analytic and operational leadership across the Biological Sciences Division to advance short and long-term financial goals

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director provides analytic and operational leadership across the Biological Sciences Division to advance short and long-term financial goals.
  • This role manages annual operating and capital budgets while overseeing financial administrators and ensuring alignment with University-wide priorities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $230,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director provides analytic and operational leadership across the Biological Sciences Division to advance short and long-term financial goals.

Salary

Base: $175,000.00 - $230,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years financial planning experience
  • Advanced budgeting and forecasting skills
  • Team leadership and management capabilities
  • Capital budget management expertise
  • Financial modeling and quantitative analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Healthcare industry background preferred
  • Experience with AI tools for finance
  • Strategic partnership development skills
  • Continuous improvement culture mindset
  • Knowledge of federal award spending

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years related work experience
  • College or university degree in related field
  • Proven ability to lead financial planning processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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