Budget & Financial Planning Analyst

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a finance professional to coordinate operating and capital budget activities within the BSD AFA - Accounting department. The role supports quarterly and year-end reporting, performs AP/AR tasks, and provides analytical support for budgets and forecasts.

Under supervision of the Senior Director, you will assist in monthly reporting, invoicing, and financial analyses, and contribute to long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reporting/analysis for SDU including revenue and cost data.
• Initiates and tracks external billing agreements and invoicing.
• Ad hoc reporting/financial analysis for Senior Director and Executive Administrator.
• Assists in reporting deliverables and department functions.
• Participates in annual operating budget creation.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks for timely payments.
• Manage deposits and ensure funds deposited to correct COA/POETAF segments.
• Serve as a resource for procurement workflow inquiries.
• Complete annual benchmark survey.
• Assist departments with chart account utilization.
• Leverage Excel and tools to streamline reports.
• Provide primary account administration in a customer-focused environment.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze HR/academic decisions financial impact.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a finance professional to coordinate operating and capital budget activities within the BSD AFA - Accounting department. The role supports quarterly and year-end reporting, performs AP/AR tasks, and provides analytical support for budgets and forecasts.

Under supervision of the Senior Director, you will assist in monthly reporting, invoicing, and financial analyses, and contribute to long-range planning.