Financial Analyst

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Facility Services is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting across operations, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects. The role focuses on strategic financial analysis, data-driven insights, and process improvements within a large university environment.

You will collaborate with multiple divisions to ensure accurate reporting, budgeting guidance, and adherence to university and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least 3 years of related experience.
• Degree(s) from an accredited institution may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Master’s degree preferred and highly regarded for advanced analyses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated financial reporting design and implementation using UNM data sources.
• Compile and analyze financial information for revenue/expense projections and dashboards.
• Coordinate annual financial statements across the organization and units.
• Ensure reporting complies with federal/state regulations and university policies.
• Develop and administer budgets for annual capital and operating needs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Banner

LoboMart

Chrome River

Job description

Financial Analyst

UNM Facility Services is seeking a highly analytical and collaborativeFinancial Analystto support the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting needs of a large, complex operational unit. This position will play a critical role in ensuring sound fiscal management across multiple functional areas, including operations, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects.

A Financial Analyst will perform strategic financial analysis, oversee reporting systems, develop projections, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making. Their role will also contribute to process improvement initiatives and support compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

The Facility Services division—comprising Building & Landscape Services, Facilities Design & Construction, Facilities Customer Services, Facilities Support Services and Technical Services—is responsible for maintaining more than 10 million square feet of facilities and 680 acres of open space.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Oversees the design, documentation, and implementation of various integrated systems and applications for periodic and ad hoc financial reporting, utilizing complex electronic financial information from UNM systems and databases.
2. 2. Compiles and analyzes financial information from all components of the organizational entity, and develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
3. 3. Coordinates, compiles, and analyzes annual financial statements for the organization and its component units, utilizing complex spreadsheet and database applications.
4. 4. Collaborates with and coordinates all components of the organization to ensure consistent reporting and adherence to federal and state financial reporting regulations and guidelines, and conformity with university fiscal policies and procedures.
5. 5. Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal financial reporting systems and procedures for the organization or business entity.
6. 6. Develops and administers annual capital and operating budgets; serves as budget advisor to management and monitors budget compliance.
7. 7. Designs, coordinates, and implements training programs for personnel within the organization and its components regarding the nature and application operating policies and procedures.
8. 8. Provides leadership, administrative management, and operational coordination to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate to the position.
9. 9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:

1. Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
5. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
7. Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to put your skills and experience to work in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the University of New Mexico team.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• High level analysis, fiscal reports and presentations to executive leadership and boards
• Experience with account reconciliations and developing multi-year forecasts
• Extensive experience with Excel
• Experience with Banner, LoboMart, and Chrome River
• Demonstrated experience with the University Budget Development process (Budget Developer and Salary Planner)
• Experience with the Categorization of Reserves system
• Experience with Mid-Year Projections system

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Fac Services Admin (825B1)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,924.00 - $7,046.00

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/21/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: This position is hybrid.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.