Finance Pro: Research Budget & Grants Oversight (Remote)

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a Financial Analyst to provide oversight and management of sponsored and non-sponsored data, prepare monthly financial statements, and forecast budgets. You will handle payroll distributions, journal entries, and respond to questions from faculty and staff while ensuring compliance with university policies.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, organizational ability, and clear communication with financial and managerial colleagues.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and customer service orientation.
• Strong communication skills with financial and managerial staff; critical thinking and analysis.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis, oversight and management of sponsored and non-sponsored data.
• Prepare financial reports and forecast budgets and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Payroll distributions updates and RTD corrections as needed.
• Initiate UMF transfers and journal entries; answer questions on spending policies.
• Provide support to faculty and admin staff on financial matters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Customer service orientation

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft (EFS & HRMS)

ECRT

DMS

UM Analytics

Chrome River

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks a Financial Analyst to provide oversight and management of sponsored and non-sponsored data, prepare monthly financial statements, and forecast budgets. You will handle payroll distributions, journal entries, and respond to questions from faculty and staff while ensuring compliance with university policies.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, organizational ability, and clear communication with financial and managerial colleagues.