Budget and Finance Report Developer

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University is seeking a Budget and Finance Report Developer to join the Division of Finance and Administration. This full-time professional faculty role focuses on developing and sustaining reporting tools that drive timely financial decision-making and Workday support.

Expect collaboration with central finance, units, and leadership to translate needs into accurate, secure reports. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, governance, and training, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in report management, business analytics, finance, business administration, information systems, or related field.
• At least two years of experience with finance, budget, HR, or administrative systems and report development tools.
• Understanding of budget, finance, accounting, or admin business processes and how data supports decision‑making.
• Proficiency in analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving tasks.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large volumes of data with accuracy.
• Ability to translate business requirements into operational reporting solutions.
• Ability to communicate reporting outcomes clearly to users with varying levels of budget, finance, and Workday experience.

Responsibilities

• Budget and Finance Report Development and Maintenance.
• Business Process and Custom Reporting Solutions.
• Stakeholder Partnership, Governance, and Compliance Support, Troubleshooting, and User Enablement.

Skills

Finance systems experience

Data analysis

Reporting tools

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday reporting

Report Writer

Calculated Fields

Job description

Job Summary

The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking a Budget and Finance Report Developer. This is a full‑time (1.00 FTE), 12‑month, professional faculty position. Reporting to the Director for Budget Development and Analytics, the Budget and Finance Reporting Developer collaborates with budget and finance partners to develop and maintain a portfolio of reporting tools that support clear, timely, and actionable financial decision‑making. This role works at the intersection of budget, finance, business processes, reporting, and Workday sustainment. The Reporting Developer understands how financial information is used by central finance teams, academic and administrative units, and university leaders, and translates those needs into reporting solutions that are accurate, usable, secure, and aligned with OSU’s evolving budget and finance processes. The position partners closely with Budget and Finance stakeholders, Budget and Resource Planning, Financial Strategic Services, the Controller’s Office, the Workday sustainment team, and the broader university community to identify reporting gaps, clarify business requirements, improve reporting processes, and deliver tools that help users understand financial activity, budget position, resource commitments, and business process outcomes. The role requires a service‑oriented, collaborative approach and the ability to move between technical report development, practical business process problem‑solving, user engagement, and training that supports adoption and continuous feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget and Finance Report Development and Maintenance
• Business Process and Custom Reporting Solutions
• Stakeholder Partnership, Governance, and Compliance Support, Troubleshooting, and User Enablement

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in report management, business analytics, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• • At least two years of experience with finance, budget, HR, or administrative systems and report development tools.
• • Demonstrated understanding of budget, finance, accounting, or administrative business processes and how operational data supports decision‑making.
• • Proficiency in analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving tasks.
• • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large volumes of data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• • Ability to translate business requirements into operational reporting solutions.
• • Ability to collaborate with functional stakeholders, technical teams, and sustainment partners to clarify needs, test solutions, and communicate reporting outcomes.
• • Ability to explain reporting tools and financial information clearly to users with varying levels of budget, finance, and Workday experience.
• • Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Hands‑on experience with Workday report writing, including Report Writer and Calculated Fields.
• • Experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining reports in Workday or similar HR/Finance systems.
• • Experience supporting budget, finance, accounting, resource planning, or financial operations reporting in a complex organization.
• • Experience working with stakeholders to improve reporting, clarify business process needs, and develop sustainable reporting or dashboard solutions.
• • Experience developing user guidance, training materials, engagement sessions, or feedback mechanisms to support adoption of reporting tools.
• • Familiarity with advanced reporting tools.
• • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• • Experience working with highly confidential data in a secure and accurate manner.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Work will be performed during standard working hours (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday, but may occasionally require evening or weekend work. The incumbent’s preferred primary work location is Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus, with hybrid work options. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered for candidates and at the discretion of the supervisor. The role operates in a professional office environment with frequent interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While limited telework may be available on an occasional basis and as business needs allow. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. Periodic travel may also be required.

Salary Range

Salary Range:

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.

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Facts

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-12-01