Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Department: Controller's Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,100 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads the College’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and long-range financial modeling across an all-funds budget of approximately $200 million. Working closely with the Associate Vice President for Finance and partners across the institution, the position uses advanced financial modeling and data analysis to provide strategic insight supporting resource allocation, financial sustainability, and institutional decision-making.

Responsibilities within these functional areas may be assigned, redistributed, or shared among team members based on business needs, workload, staffing levels, institutional priorities, and individual expertise.

Responsibilities

Annual Budget Development & Resource Planning
Lead the development and preparation of the College’s annual operating and all-funds budgets in partnership with the Associate Vice President for Finance and College leadership. Develop budget assumptions, financial models, timelines, tools, and guidance and coordinate the collection, review, and consolidation of budget submissions across the institution. Analyze budget proposals and resource requirements, identify financial implications and areas of risk or opportunity, and provide analysis to support institutional resource allocation decisions. Maintain the integrity of the approved budget and support implementation and communication of budget decisions throughout the year.

Position Control & Compensation Planning
Lead the financial administration and reconciliation of position budgets in partnership with Human Resources and other Finance colleagues. Maintain and strengthen position-control processes and reporting to support accurate budgeting and forecasting of salaries, benefits, vacancies, and other personnel-related costs. Analyze the financial implications of staffing changes, vacancies, compensation decisions, and organizational changes and ensure that personnel assumptions are appropriately incorporated into institutional forecasts and long-range financial models.

Management Reporting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis
Lead the College’s monthly management reporting and forecasting processes, including budget-to-actual variance analysis, trend analysis, projections, and identification of significant financial risks and opportunities. Develop meaningful management reporting that identifies and explains key drivers of financial performance and changes in outlook.

Long-Range Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning
Lead the development and maintenance of integrated all-funds financial models across a rolling five-year planning horizon. Develop scenario, sensitivity, and financial impact analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, resource decisions, changes in key assumptions, and emerging institutional risks and opportunities. Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models using Excel and other analytical tools to support institutional planning and decision-making. Evaluate the interaction of enrollment, tuition and other revenues, compensation, operating expenses, capital needs, and other significant financial drivers on the College’s short- and long-term financial outlook.

Strategic Decision Support & Benchmarking
Provide financial analysis and decision support for institutional initiatives, investments, operating decisions, and other strategic priorities. Develop business cases, scenario analyses, financial projections, and other analyses to evaluate financial feasibility, sustainability, risks, and trade-offs. Collect and analyze internal and external data to benchmark College financial and operating performance against peer institutions, historical performance, and institutional goals. Use financial and operational data from multiple sources to identify trends and translate complex information into concise, actionable insights for leadership and other stakeholders.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Operations & Process Improvement
Lead continuous improvement of FP&A processes, financial models, management reporting tools, documentation, and systems. Develop scalable, well-controlled Excel-based models and use tools such as Power Query to combine, transform, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources. Identify opportunities to automate and streamline recurring processes while improving efficiency, consistency, transparency, data quality, and accessibility of management information.
Provide leadership and coordination for FP&A activities and guidance, training, review, and technical support to staff participating in budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and analytical work. May supervise FP&A staff as organizational needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 7 years of experience in a related field

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or similarly complex and decentralized environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with demonstrated experience developing sophisticated financial models, forecasts, scenario analysis, dashboards, and/or decision-support tools.
• Experience serving as a financial business partner to operational or administrative leaders.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to investigate financial results, identify underlying drivers, and develop insights and recommendations

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - This position may close without notice. For full consideration, apply by: November 29th, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  
• Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter.

Please note that Colorado College will be closed for Fall Break from November 23-29 and for Winter Break from December 21-January 3, 2027 which may impact the timing of communications and interviews.

To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $89,822 to $112,278 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Explore the Department: The Finance and Administration division provides the highest level of service to students, faculty, staff, and its community partners by anticipating and sustaining foundational, operational, and financial resources. Through ethical and strategic principles, we uphold the mission and priorities of Colorado College. Learn more about the department here: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/finance/

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html