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"Assistant Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Campus Services & Stewardship (CSS)"

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Assistant Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Campus Services & Stewardship (CSS)

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2026-02-01

Location

77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

MIT

Type

Full-time hybrid (at least 2 days on-site)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in finance/accounting/economics/business
10+ years FP&A/strategic finance experience
Advanced Excel & financial modeling
Tableau/Power BI/SQL
Lead & develop staff
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Assistant Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Campus Services & Stewardship (CSS)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS (FP&A), Campus Services and Stewardships (CSS), leads the evolution of a high-impact finance function supporting a $4B capital plan and an operational portfolio of $270M; builds and modernizes a strategic FP&A capability; engages in hands-on analysis and execution; partners with CSS and Institute leadership to design data-driven planning processes, deliver actionable insights, and strengthen financial decision-making; leads budgeting, forecasting, and operational and performance reporting; develops KPIs and analytical tools; and builds a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and financial rigor.

A full description is available here.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field; a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, or a related discipline; ability to design and implement integrated planning, forecasting, and performance measurement frameworks in complex, multi-unit organizations; analyze and synthesize financial and operational data to deliver actionable insights; ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with hands-on analytical execution; and partner effectively with Institute and department leaders; advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, or SQL; working knowledge of financial and accounting principles; able to lead and develop staff; manage priorities, and communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly and persuasively; and a commitment to continuous improvement, financial transparency, and innovation. PREFERRED: Master's degree in business, finance, or a related field; experience building or modernizing FP&A functions; familiarity with higher education or other mission-driven organizational environments; and experience with fund accounting, capital budgeting, or long-range financial planning.

Position has a hybrid schedule - at least 2 days on-site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for the Assistant Director FP&A role at MIT?

Required: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field; minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), strategic finance, or related; ability to design integrated planning frameworks; advanced Excel, financial modeling; experience with Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, SQL; lead staff. See administration jobs.

What preferred qualifications are listed?

Preferred: Master's degree in business or finance; experience building/modernizing FP&A functions; familiarity with higher education or mission-driven organizations; fund accounting, capital budgeting, long-range planning. Explore staff jobs.

🏢Is this a hybrid position, and what is the schedule?

Yes, position has a hybrid schedule - at least 2 days on-site per week at MIT's Cambridge campus. Ideal for balancing remote and in-person work in financial planning. Check remote higher ed jobs for similar roles.

📊What does the role entail at Campus Services & Stewardship?

Leads FP&A evolution for $4B capital plan and $270M operations; builds strategic capability; hands-on analysis; partners with leadership for data-driven planning, KPIs, reporting, continuous improvement. Full details in PDF.

📅When is the application deadline and how to apply?

Application deadline: February 1, 2026. Apply via MIT's careers portal or link in full description. Tailor resume to FP&A experience and higher ed finance. View academic CV tips.

🌍Does the position offer visa sponsorship?

No mention of visa sponsorship in posting; assume not available. U.S. work authorization required for MIT staff roles. See higher ed jobs for alternatives.
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