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Posted Job TitleBusiness Manager, Wharton Research CentersJob Profile TitleBusiness Manager CJob Description SummaryThe Business Manager will serve as an integral member of the Research Center Financial Operations team at Wharton Finance & Administration, providing centralized, comprehensive, and sophisticated financial analyses for the various departments and centers.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The Business Manager reports directly to the Director, Research Centers Financial Operations. The Business Manager will serve as an integral member of the Research Center Financial Operations team at Wharton Finance & Administration, providing centralized, comprehensive, and sophisticated financial analyses for the various departments and centers. The position will have primary responsibility for the operating budget and financial analysis/modeling, working with stakeholders to manage their budgets, allocating school funds, gift and endowment funds appropriately and reporting to the senior leadership on trends, cash positions, financial performance, and cash flow management for the various departments and centers. The Business Manager will be responsible for all budgets, forecasting, reconciliations, monthly payroll, Workday integrations, new employee on-boarding and associated HR tasks. This includes providing financial models, spend and trend analysis, budget variance reporting, and prioritizing recommendation’s for the division’s planning decisions. The Business Manager will also provide support for year end closing and tax reporting preparation. The position will be knowledgeable and comfortable standardizing business processes and resource planning tools and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness to enable fact-based, timely, and collaborative decisions that enhance the mission of Wharton and its respective departments and centers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous budgeting and forecasting experience. Ability to multi-task. Strong accounting skills and knowledge of Penn’s financial systems a plus.
Previous financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience required
Advance technical skills required (financial modeling, dashboards creation and automation)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including professional email writing skills and the ability to diplomatically but assertively enforce policies and guidelines, including with those at higher levels.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolWharton SchoolPay Range$61,046.00 – $93,600.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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