Financial Analyst

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for assigned units in Clemson, SC. The role serves as the main financial contact to unit leaders and works closely with the SCI Financial Services Manager.

Responsibilities include managing the FAST database, process improvements, and producing internal/external financial reports to inform decision making. This is a Regular FTE Staff position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage FAST database entries for stipends and GADs with assistance from coordinators and office staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency of operating expenses.
• Perform data mining and financial analysis to identify trends and support long-range planning.
• Prepare annual budgets, monitor funding, and act as Budget Approver in Workday.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Tools

FAST Database

Workday

Job description

Financial Analyst

Full Time

JR-10497

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for financial planning and analysis (FA&P) including budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes that support the financial health and strategic plan of assigned units (department/school/center). Main financial point of contact for unit leader(s); works closely with and reports to the SCI Financial Services Manager. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 5% - FAST Database Management: Review, edit, and/or enter funding account numbers for stipends and GADs on the FAST Assistantship/Fellowship database with assistance from faculty Graduate Coordinators, Student Services Coordinators, and Office Managers.
• 25% - Process Improvement/Staff Support: Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates existing functions to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Assists unit leaders in developing business cases for new revenue generating programs. Works to establish transparency of operating expenses and net-revenue of non-traditional programs (i.e., online summer, masters) and advises unit leaders to make informed decisions on supported programs. Review, update, or assist with creation of billing rates, as needed. Assist with processing relocation reimbursements. Marketplace financial contact for assigned depts.
• 35% - Financial Analysis: Manages financial operations and ensures compliance with associated federal and state laws. Manages and directs the preparation, and reconciliation of accounts. Collects, assimilates, and ensures accuracy of financial data for internal and external reporting requirements. Reconciles situations when files are out of balance. Researches errors and ensures corrective action is taken. Provides internal auditing. Conducts data mining and analysis to determine trends and project future financial performance to inform long-range plan. Monitor CUF spending and advise on appropriate use of CUF funds.
• 35% - Financial Planning: Prepares and submits annual budgets and budget requests working closely with unit leaders and direct supervisor. Prepares financial reports and communicates to unit and leadership on a regular basis; advises unit leaders on availability and allocation of funding for department initiatives. Manages and monitors start-up commitments with faculty and unit lead. Enter budget amendments, journals, and payroll corrections. Review and advise on funding source for summer school/pay. Serve as Budget Approver for assigned departments in Workday.

JOB CODE

AD25

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides input into the budgeting process, and manages fund allocation over $500,000.00

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Recognize or inspect visually: 80% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 75%

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: 52100.00 - 60180.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 1, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.