Senior Budget Analyst
| Company | Vanderbilt University |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 4+ years of financial/data analysis experience
- Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger
- Skill in Excel and Word applications is necessary
- Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education – or relevant equivalent combination of education, military experience, and skills – is required
Responsibilities
- Provide information monthly to the Senior Director, Finance concerning expenditures and balances for operating budgets. Flag unusual fluctuations and alert management of concerns
- Partner with Senior Accountant to ensure all monthly accounting entries are completed to begin P&L analysis
- Demonstrate ability to understand accounting and financial concepts to analyze transactions and impact on both P&L and balance sheet
- Serve as primary contact to review all unbudgeted spending and opportunities for new lines of business. This includes partnering with department to create a business case and ROI analysis
- Assist the Senior Director, Finance and business unit leads in developing their annual operating budget, five-year capital plan, and quarterly forecasts
- Coordinate with facilities any upcoming infrastructure upgrades that are expected to be covered by the individual departments and make sure expenses are included in budget
- Coordinate and assist in loading budget and forecast into PBCS system
- Provide insight on variance analysis during quarterly forecast
- Update semi-annual cash flow commitment schedules for all auxiliaries
- Assist departments in reviewing financial component of contracts
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and participate in special projects as needed
- Lead, cross train, and serve as a resource for DofA finance/accounting team members
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with Oracle ERP
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, understanding their needs and goals
- Ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
- Openness to change, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations, with individuals or groups