IT Budget & Forecasting Analyst

University of North Texas System Administration; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System Administration in Denton seeks a Budget Officer to provide budgetary, financial, and analytical support to the SYS-Information Technology division. You will assist in developing, monitoring, and forecasting operating and capital budgets and prepare financial analyses for IT leadership.

Reporting to the Senior Director of IT Finance and Vendor Management, this role involves creating executive dashboards, supporting technology investments, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field plus 3 years of accounting/financial analysis experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong data analysis and reporting abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial forecasting, variance analysis, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Prepare business cases and return-on-investment analyses for technology initiatives.
• Support vendor contract budgeting, renewals, and financial impact assessments.
• Monitor and analyze expenditures associated with software, hardware, cloud, and managed service contracts.
• Develop executive dashboards and presentations for IT leadership and governance groups.
• Assist with financial planning for technology refresh, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate annual budget development activities and long-range financial planning efforts.
• Conduct benchmarking and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with university, state, and regulatory financial requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The University of North Texas System Administration in Denton seeks a Budget Officer to provide budgetary, financial, and analytical support to the SYS-Information Technology division. You will assist in developing, monitoring, and forecasting operating and capital budgets and prepare financial analyses for IT leadership.

Reporting to the Senior Director of IT Finance and Vendor Management, this role involves creating executive dashboards, supporting technology investments, and ensuring