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Purdue University is hiring a Business Manager to oversee financial and business operations for a department with expenditures over $55 million. The role involves managing budget forecasting, financial analysis, policy interpretation, and collaborating with various university stakeholders to support strategic goals.

Highlights

Manage financial and business operations for a department with over $55 million in annual expenditures
Develop and implement financial reports for forecasting and budget planning
Interpret and apply University, Federal, State, and sponsor policies
Collaborate with college and central university offices
Serve as backup for Assistant Director of Business and Finance and mentor peers
Required skills: SAP knowledge, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), financial analysis, budgeting, and project management
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field; 4+ years of relevant experience
Helpful experience: Higher education background, accounting coursework, knowledge of Cognos and Banner
Provide business management support to Department Heads, faculty, staff, and students
Position is exempt from overtime and includes a comprehensive benefits package

Business Manager, Biomedical Engineering & Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering Full Description

The Senior Business Manager will oversee the financial and business operations for the assigned area, which has annual weighted operating expenditures exceeding $55 million. This role serves as the primary resource and liaison between the department, the college, and central university offices. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures, and collaborating with central business service operations and other stakeholders to support the University’s strategic goals.

The Senior Business Manager will play a key role in preparing financial and management reports to support long-range planning forecasts, budget recommendations, planning and analysis, and the strategic financial management of area resources. This position will also lead special projects and initiatives in collaboration with the Assistant Director or Director of Financial Affairs. The role includes developing and implementing specialized reports to support both short- and long-term financial forecasting and budget decisions.

Additionally, the Senior Business Manager will serve as a backup for the Infrastructure Assistant Director of Business and Finance, act as a mentor and key resource to peers within the Business Office, and ensure excellent business management support is provided to Department Heads, Directors, faculty, staff, and students.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
4+ years of business administration, financial management, or related experience

Skills needed:

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare complex data analysis and present data according to user requirements
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning, leadership, budgeting, financial analysis, problem-solving, organizational project management, and customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve complex issues on a daily basis

What is helpful:

Higher Education experience
Six credit hours of accounting coursework
A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

Professional 3
Pay Band: S070
Job Code: 20002428

Original Job Description

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
4+ years of business administration, financial management, or related experience

Skills needed:

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare complex data analysis and present data according to user requirements
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning, leadership, budgeting, financial analysis, problem-solving, organizational project management, and customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve complex issues on a daily basis

What is helpful:

Higher Education experience
Six credit hours of accounting coursework
A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

Professional 3
Pay Band: S070
Job Code: 20002428

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