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

Assistant Director

2026-03-28

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-time Staff / Administration, Hybrid

Required Qualifications

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

Posting Description

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.

Job Requirements

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 Assistant Director FP&A at MIT?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field, plus minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or strategic finance. Key skills include designing integrated planning frameworks, analyzing financial/operational data, advanced Excel and financial modeling, Tableau/Power BI/SQL, and leading staff. See administration jobs for similar roles.

💼What experience is essential for this Campus Services FP&A role?

Must have experience in complex organizations for budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, developing KPIs and analytical tools. Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, partnering with leadership. Full details in the MIT job PDF. Explore financial services positions.

What preferred qualifications boost candidacy?

Master’s degree in business/finance preferred; experience building/modernizing FP&A functions, higher education familiarity, fund accounting/capital budgeting/long-range planning. Commitment to transparency and innovation key. Check higher ed career advice for tips.

🏢Is the position hybrid and what is the work schedule?

Yes, hybrid schedule requiring at least 2 days on-site in Cambridge, MA. Supports $4B capital plan and $270M operations for Campus Services & Stewardship. View MIT admin jobs for hybrid options.

📝How to apply for MIT Assistant Director FP&A?

Review full description via PDF link. Application deadline March 28, 2026. Tailor resume to FP&A skills like SQL/Tableau. Use free resume template for academic jobs.

📊What does the role entail in financial leadership?

Lead FP&A evolution, budgeting/forecasting, KPIs, data-driven insights for CSS leadership. Hands-on analysis for $270M portfolio/$4B capital plan. Builds continuous improvement culture. Related: executive jobs.
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