Hybrid Financial & Budgeting Analyst

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition support

Job summary

The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is seeking a Financial/Business Analyst Intermediate to provide financial reporting, analysis, and support for LSA units. The role partners with Unit Administrators and reports to the Business Analyst Manager as part of a shared services team.

Flexible Work Arrangements allow on-campus or remote work with periodic campus visits; travel is employee's responsibility.

Qualifications

• BBA in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two to five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Excel, Google Sheets, and other Office products.
• Significant experience with query tools is highly desired.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels and with varying levels of financial and budgetary knowledge.
• Exhibits sound judgment; handles sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Responsibilities

• Partner with Unit Administrators to develop budgets and assist with understanding and interpreting performance against budgets.
• Provide guidance on UM, LSA, and unit financial policies and procedures.
• Develop regular and ad hoc reports and analyses.
• Review and approve transactions.
• Promote a strong internal controls environment and help create and manage processes to ensure controls are in place.
• Provide training to LSA staff on budget and finance topics.
• Advise on operational efficiency within units to optimize financial resource use.
• Complete regular reviews and document findings; inform units of issues as needed.
• Partner with LSA Finance support staff on financial activities.
• Communicate procedures and processes clearly and timely

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Collaboration

Judgment

Education

BBA in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Office (MS Office)

Job description

The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is seeking a Financial/Business Analyst Intermediate to provide financial reporting, analysis, and support for LSA units. The role partners with Unit Administrators and reports to the Business Analyst Manager as part of a shared services team.

Flexible Work Arrangements allow on-campus or remote work with periodic campus visits; travel is employee's responsibility.