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The Senior Director for Finance and Facilities is the on campus financial and business leader for the innovative and growing University of Minnesota Rochester, overseeing an annual institutional budget in excess of $34 million in collaboration with the chancellor and vice chancellors. The Senior Director reports to the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s Senior Strategist designee, and indirectly to the University of Minnesota System Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Senior Director serves as a member of the campus leadership team, providing creative, thoughtful and values-driven management in the areas of financial and facilities oversight and planning.
This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.
During the next three years of exponential growth, UMR will be engaged in a significant expansion of facilities, to be overseen by this position. The Senior Director equips the chancellor and vice chancellors to make critical decisions by providing reliable, timely information and system-aligned procedures. The Senior Director for Finance and Facilities oversees the experienced Business Office Director and the Director of Facilities and Operations providing priorities, project management, work direction, and general supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance 50%
- Provide oversight for UofM Rochester’s financial resources at the direction of UMN Rochester senior leadership, assuring unquestionable integrity and fiduciary compliance in alignment with our institutional values;
- Advise the Chancellor and work collaboratively with senior administrators on all matters relative to the fiscal standing, structure, and financial processes;
- Develop financial plans and financial analysis models for the campus in cooperation with University of Minnesota System colleagues and UMR senior leaders, which include innovative solutions, strategies and procedures to enhance efficiencies; sustain quality during a period of strategic growth; and ensure compliance with University policies and applicable state and federal laws
- Oversee operating budgets, providing accurate and timely information to the chancellor and vice chancellors; real estate and leases, in cooperation with University of Minnesota system Real Estate and Planning colleagues; and accounting and business services.
- Guide the development, submission, implementation, and monitoring of UMN Rochester’s operating budgets including annual budget request;
- Collaborate with Human Resources to provide oversight of the payroll process; and
- Monitor and ensure chancellor-approved budgets to ensure a balanced budget.
Facilities 35%
- Oversee facilities planning, construction and maintenance; campus contracts, in cooperation with University of Minnesota system colleagues in the Office of General Counsel; and collaborate with Vice Chancellor for Student Life on campus safety and security including emergency operations and continuity planning.
- Oversee the P3 facilities expansion of UMR, anticipated to begin in 2026, serving as the liaison between local developers and University of Minnesota System Real Estate and Planning, in collaboration with UMR’s Director of Facilities and Operations.
Leadership 15%
- Supervise the Business Office and Facilities Management staff;
- Participate in Chancellor Senior Leaders meetings when relevant topics are on the agenda;
- Participate in University of Minnesota System committees addressing budget models and approaches, as needed; and
- Ensure the campus community has transparent and timely information regarding the UofM Rochester budget and facilities plans and challenges.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- A commitment to ethical behavior, values-driven approaches, institutional transparency, and accountability.
- Strong knowledge and experience with higher education finance and facilities.
- Evidence of a strong work ethic, creativity, organizational skills, effective time management given complex and sometimes competing priorities, resourcefulness, and efficiency;
- A proven ability to be a creative and flexible problem-solver and to ensure evidence-based decision making;
- Willingness to work at both strategic and detail levels on a daily basis;
- Experience with aligning programs and processes with a strategic plan;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in development of a strategy and then to communicate the rationale for the strategy and oversee its implementation;
- Ability to effectively accomplish work by managing people well; and
- Willingness to work in-person at the Rochester campus of the University of Minnesota, managing daily operations in finance and facilities management;
- Connection to UMR’s innovative and collaborative culture and mission;
Qualifications
- An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university in finance, accounting, business management or related fields such as public administration; and
- A minimum of six years experience managing fiscal and physical resources in a higher education or other public, non-profit environment, to include a record of progressively responsible financial analysis and management experience
Preferred:
- Evidence of strong writing and oral communication skills and excellence and effectiveness in preparing written documents and reports as well as making professional presentations to a variety of groups, including senior management.
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance; with a minimum of four years of progressively responsible positions in managing fiscal and physical resources, to include a record of progressively responsible financial analysis and management experience; and
- Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies to support growth in a complex higher education organization is strongly preferred.
An offer of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the Department
UMR’s Vision is to inspire transformation in higher education through innovations that empower our graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the 21st century. The campus facilities are adjacent to the world-class Mayo Clinic and other industry leaders in the life sciences in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Rochester is the fastest growing city in Minnesota, currently experiencing exponential growth with the Bold Forward Unbound facilities expansion and the University’s continued growth. UMR recently received a national designation as an Opportunity University, reflecting the impactful opportunities of our City of care and innovation.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $00,000 - 118,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment
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Excellent communication skills
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Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
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Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication u2013 preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
Excellent communication skills
Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A proactive, motivated approach.
The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Strong problem-solving skills
A creative and innovative approach to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to details and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
Strong numerical skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
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With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Operations Manager - Strategic Planning
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- Developing and implementing strategic operational plans and initiatives.
- Overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
- Managing resources, including staff, budget, and technology, to achieve operational goals.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational performance.
- Collaborating with department heads to ensure operational alignment with business objectives.
- Managing vendor relationships and supply chain logistics.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.
- Leading and motivating the operations team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Reporting on operational performance to senior management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or a similar leadership role.
- Proven experience in strategic planning and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of operational management principles, including supply chain, logistics, and quality management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in operations management software and tools.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage budgets and P&L effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a remote environment.
Senior Operations Manager - Strategic Planning
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies to meet business goals.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage departmental budgets and financial performance.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the operations team.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational success.
- Implement and refine operational processes and workflows for continuous improvement.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for operational challenges.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of operations.
- Identify and implement innovative solutions and technologies to enhance operational capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven experience in a senior management role with extensive operational responsibility.
- Strong understanding of operational frameworks, lean methodologies, and Six Sigma principles.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis, performance metrics, and reporting.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing budgets and financial resources effectively.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic business environment.