Executive Finance Director, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

The Business Center in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Executive Finance Director.

The Executive Finance Director serves as the College's senior financial advisor, partnering closely with the Dean, academic leadership, and program directors to shape financial strategy that advances institutional priorities, drives academic excellence, and supports long-term organizational success. In this role, you will align resources with mission-driven goals, strengthen financial sustainability, and enable strategic decisions that move the College forward.

About the role

The Executive Finance Director will lead the development and execution of data-informed budgeting models, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across academic and administrative units. They will direct the full budget planning, reporting, and forecasting lifecycle, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership experience. They will create and deliver updated budget-based fiscal reports and fund balance reporting, direct the preparation and governance of financial and operational data used for surveys, regulatory reporting, and special initiatives, including responses to open records requests, and partner closely with the Dean and senior leadership to produce data-driven insights, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

Requisition RE56404. Grade level 52. Deadline to apply: January 4, 2027.

Apply through the University of Kentucky applicant site.