Finance Analyst, Service Delivery & Budgeting

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

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Budget Staff 2 to coordinate operating and capital budgets across divisions and units, and to develop monthly financial reports and forecasts. You will support a range of budgeting activities and ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities include AP/AR tasks, invoicing, and providing analysis to optimize resource allocation in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent strongly preferred; university setting experience is advantageous.
• Minimum 2–5 years of related finance or accounting experience; strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and financial modeling skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operating and capital budget processes for divisions and units.
• Prepare monthly reports and ad hoc analyses; support forecasting and budgeting.
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks and invoicing.
• Monitor expenditures and assist in long-range financial planning.
• Contribute to department-wide financial management and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent

College/university degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial modeling

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Budget Staff 2 to coordinate operating and capital budgets across divisions and units, and to develop monthly financial reports and forecasts. You will support a range of budgeting activities and ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities include AP/AR tasks, invoicing, and providing analysis to optimize resource allocation in a dynamic academic setting.