Strategic Financial Budget Analyst

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 8-10 years related experience.
Understanding of financial and budgeting systems/software and how to use them effectively.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, applied across problems of varying nature and scope.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Workday Financials, Adaptive, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (required), Access, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to provide strong customer service while adhering to established policies and procedures.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and long timelines.

Assists in the planning and development, presentation and implementation of the preliminary general budget and capital improvement plan for submission to the Associate Vice President, Budget.
Researches, compiles, maintains, and updates budgetary and forecast data to provide management with trend analyses and recommendations.
Generates various complex monthly, quarterly, and or annual financial reports or queries for executive leadership, management, college leadership, and other department users.
Informs management of budget variances, explains causes, and measures impact on department mission and resources.
Consults with colleges department managers regarding budget analysis, financial reports, irregular and unusual transactions and problem resolutions.
Ensures the accuracy of financial data provided and used for budgetary analysis and reporting.
Participates in the five-year financial planning process by preparing ad-hoc reports and financial analysis, as well as reviewing detailed financial models relating to the plan.
Assumes special projects as identified by management that analyze work processes, identify critical paths and redundancies, costs, performance measures, and potential areas for improvement across all campus-wide business areas.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.