Financial Analyst Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Financial Analyst Coordinator within the College of Health Sciences Office of Research & Scholarship. The role supports research administration, financial oversight, procurement, and compliance across the college, coordinating with faculty and leadership on budget planning and sponsored project management.

The coordinator ensures accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and adherence to university and sponsor requirements while overseeing daily

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP, Tableau, and business policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and develop budget projections.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and sound judgement in interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, researchers, leadership, and central administrative offices.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• 3 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities for research-related goods and services while ensuring compliance with university, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and apply business policies, procedures, regulations, and guidance to support research operations and financial processes.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for the College, research office, and other assigned units.
• Assist principal investigators with budget projections, revisions, transfers, and ongoing financial monitoring.
• Oversee daily operations of the Office of Research & Scholarship, including administration of faculty research awards, pilot awards, student awards, and other research funding programs.
• Manage financial processes and budget oversight for college research centers and programs to ensure accurate reporting and effective budget control.
• Develop, maintain, and annually review standard operating procedures and provide training on policy and process updates.
• Collaborate with faculty, center leadership, Collaborative Grant Services, and university offices to support sponsored project effort management, compliance activities, and long-term financial planning.
• Create annual reports, dashboards, and analyses for research and college leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Ability to work at a computer utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel across campus for meetings as necessary.

Shift

Monday - Friday; within standard business hours (Typically 8:00am-5:00pm).

Job Summary

Support Research Operations, Financial Stewardship, and Compliance Across the College of Health Sciences

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Financial Analyst Coordinator to join the College of Health Sciences Office of Research & Scholarship.

This position plays a key role in supporting research administration, financial oversight, procurement, and compliance activities across the College. The Financial Analyst Coordinator will oversee daily operations of the Office of Research & Scholarship, collaborate with faculty and leadership on budget planning and sponsored project management, and help ensure accurate reporting, effective financial controls, and adherence to university and sponsor requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities for research-related goods and services while ensuring compliance with university, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and apply business policies, procedures, regulations, and guidance to support research operations and financial processes.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for the College, research office, and other assigned units.
• Assist principal investigators with budget projections, revisions, transfers, and ongoing financial monitoring.
• Oversee daily operations of the Office of Research & Scholarship, including administration of faculty research awards, pilot awards, student awards, and other research funding programs.
• Manage financial processes and budget oversight for college research centers and programs to ensure accurate reporting and effective budget control.
• Develop, maintain, and annually review standard operating procedures and provide training on policy and process updates.
• Collaborate with faculty, center leadership, Collaborative Grant Services, and university offices to support sponsored project effort management, compliance activities, and long-term financial planning.
• Create annual reports, dashboards, and analyses for research and college leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of SAP , Tableau, and business policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and develop budget projections.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and sound judgment in interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, researchers, leadership, and central administrative offices.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• 3 years of related experience

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to play a central role in supporting research, scholarship, and financial stewardship within the College of Health Sciences.
• Exposure to a broad range of research administration, sponsored project management, budgeting, compliance, and strategic planning activities.
• Collaboration with faculty investigators, research centers, college leadership, and university partners to support impactful research initiatives.

Why Now?

As the College of Health Sciences continues to grow its research portfolio and related financial activities, this role is essential to ensuring strong budget oversight, compliance, procurement management, and sponsored project administration. The Financial Analyst Coordinator will help support faculty researchers, enhance operational efficiency, and provide the financial planning and reporting needed to support the College’s research mission and long-term goals.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), initiative, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previously training with campus software applications ( SAP , BW, HANA , FES or other such software). Preferably within a university context: experience in business procedures and/or accounting functions; ability to successfully complete tasks within set deadlines; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external constituencies; a high level of professionalism and ability to work well in a demanding job environment.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/08/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires an on-campus, in-person work schedule during the initial probationary/introductory period. After successful completion of the probationary/introductory period, a hybrid work arrangement may be available based on departmental needs and job performance. Are you able to meet this on-campus, in-person requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have interpreting the University of Kentucky's purchasing policies and procedures?
  • None
  • More than 0, up to 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience with accounting, financial reporting and account reconciliation.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Describe how your previous work experience relates to this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience do you have in procurement and travel processes?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years