Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst. This role manages budget, accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support the financial health of the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support. The analyst partners with various departments to align financial planning with organizational goals and produces reports, models, and forecasts that aid decision-making.

Highlights

Conduct variance, trend, and financial analyses to identify risks and opportunities.

Develop forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and scenario planning tools using Anaplan.

Prepare financial reports and presentations for division leadership.

Monitor departmental budgets and expenditures, working with departments to correct discrepancies.

Collaborate on annual budget preparation and multi-year budget projections aligned with institutional goals.

Process and correct general ledger transactions in PeopleSoft; manage payroll funding via PeopleSoft and HCM.

Participate in special projects to improve finance systems and processes within Student Affairs and Academic Support.

Required bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred knowledge of university budgeting, systems, and operations.

Compensation range from $63,557 to $95,336 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and tuition assistance.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 13, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00491PO26
Job Family	Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function	Budgeting
USC Market Title	Budget Analyst
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132861
Job Level	P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department	SAAS Finance
State Pay Range	G10
USC Market Range	MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
Anticipated Hiring Range	$63,557 - $95,336
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Fiscal Accounting

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst Are you passionate about budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a mission-driven environment? Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to align financial planning with organizational goals? Have you analyzed budget-to-actual performance and provided recommendations to support sound financial decisions? Want to use your financial expertise to support student success and effective decision-making? We Have the Job for You! The Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst supports the division’s financial health through budget management, accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role partners with departments across Student Affairs and Academic Support to align financial planning with organizational goals and provides insights that support effective decision-making. *Primary duties include:* Financial Analysis Conduct variance, trend, and other financial analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support decision-making. Develop forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and analytics tools to strengthen short- and long-term operational planning, particularly for auxiliary units, and support the division’s use of Anaplan for scenario planning and predictive analysis. Conduct demand and pricing analysis for revenue-generating units to strengthen revenue performance. Develop and manage long-term planning scenarios that are tied to asset management plans for capital improvement funding initiatives. Reporting and Data Management Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for division leadership, providing clear information on units, department, and fund positions. Incorporate business intelligence initiatives for enhanced data analytics on business performance measurements. Support the development and maintenance of Anaplan models and related finance system integrations. Develop and manage personnel dashboard for divisional departments to forecast cost and position management. Budget Monitoring Monitor departmental expenditures against budget allocations, review budget-to-actual performance, identify discrepancies, and work with departments to implement corrective actions. Assess operational trends and financial sustainability to model future performance. Budget Development Collaborate with the Budget Manager and division leaders to prepare the annual budget for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with unit, divisional, and institutional goals. Prepare and analyze data for budget development, present budget information to leadership, and incorporate multi-year projections and scenario modeling to support budget planning. General Accounting Process general ledger transactions, submit corrective entries, and ensure accurate accounting of the chart of accounts in PeopleSoft. Ensure revenues and expenses are recognized accurately. Identify and submit changes for corrections as needed. Ensure payroll for new hires and personnel transitions are appropriately funded from the correct chart of accounts using the PeopleSoft general ledger and HCM. Perks: Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! 15 paid vacation days 15 paid sick days 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday) An engaging and collaborative environment. Learn more about working at USC
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of university budgets, systems and operations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Able to understand and comply with policies, procedures, and strict confidentiality standards, including HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, with the ability to apply mathematical concepts, analyze data, solve complex financial problems, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, learn new systems, and implement process improvements to enhance departmental operations.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Financial Analysis Conduct variance, trend, and other financial analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support decision-making. Develop forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and analytics tools to strengthen short- and long-term operational planning, particularly for auxiliary units, and support the division’s use of Anaplan for scenario planning and predictive analysis. Conduct demand and pricing analysis for revenue-generating units to strengthen revenue performance. Develop and manage long-term planning scenarios that are tied to asset management plans for capital improvement funding initiatives.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	35

Job Duty	Reporting and Data Management Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for division leadership, providing clear information on unit, department, and fund positions. Incorporate business intelligence initiatives for enhanced data analytics on business performance measurements. Support the development and maintenance of Anaplan models and related finance system integrations. Develop and manage personnel dashboard for divisional departments to forecast cost and position management.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Budget Monitoring Monitor departmental expenditures against budget allocations, review budget-to-actual performance, identify discrepancies, and work with departments to implement corrective actions. Assess operational trends and financial sustainability to model future performance.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Budget Development Collaborate with the Budget Manager and division leaders to prepare the annual budget for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with unit, divisional, and institutional goals. Prepare and analyze data for budget development, present budget information to leadership, and incorporate multi-year projections and scenario modeling to support budget planning.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	General Accounting Process general ledger transactions, submit corrective entries, and ensure accurate accounting of the chart of accounts in PeopleSoft. Ensure revenues and expenses are recognized accurately. Identify and submit changes for corrections as needed. Ensure payroll for new hires and personnel transitions are appropriately funded from the correct chart of accounts using the PeopleSoft general ledger and HCM.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Ad Hoc Projects Contribute to special projects and process improvements within the shared services finance team for Student Affairs and Academic Support. Support initiatives that strengthen financial systems, improve workflows, and advance the ongoing development of the SAAS Accounting & Budgeting function.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	06/23/2026
Job Open Date	06/29/2026
Job Close Date	08/13/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 13, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208413
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

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