IT Financial/Budget Analyst

Oakland University

Rochester (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with low employee cost

Dental and vision at no cost

Tuition assistance for employees and c

Tuition assistance for employees and

Job summary

Oakland University seeks an IT Financial/Budget Analyst in the IT Business Operations department to lead financial planning for University Technology Services and coordinate with technical units to support strategic budgeting and cost management.

Responsibilities include developing budgets with the CIO, tracking expenditures, allocating IT resources, managing grants and financial reporting, and collaborating with procurement and project coordinators to meet department needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
A minimum of two years in a financial role involving accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting and reporting.
Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (MS Excel, Google Sheets) and data analysis tools.
Experience with data analysis and budgeting software; excellent Microsoft/Google Workspace skills.
Ability to analyze contracts and renewals; strong communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with CIO and IT leadership to develop the UTS budget.
Track expenditures and ensure purchases align with budget constraints.
Develop resource allocation plans for IT departments.
Oversee cost management, proposals, grants, and financial reporting.
Collaborate with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address needs.
Support risk management by assessing financial risks and forecasting.
Balance monthly ledgers and provide long-term cost projections.

Skills

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Data analysis

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Tools

Banner ERP

Budgeting software

SQL

MS Access

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band P

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a financial skillset related to accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, and/or similar experience.
Strong proficiency of spreadsheets using but not limited to (MS Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)
Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, and/or budgeting software.
Excellent Microsoft and Google Workspace skills.
Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
Ability to analyze and track contracts along with software & support renewals.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with university constituents.
Ability to work well with all levels of employees and understand the need for confidentiality.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to multitask.

Desired Qualifications

Course work or certifications in Accounting.
Proficiency with data analysis tools SQL , and/or advanced budgeting software.
Experience in Higher Education and their accounting principles.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP (Banner) or others.
Experience in GAAP \ Fund Based Accounting.
Experience working in IT or relevant education a plus.
Any experience in IT contract management and compliance.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The information technology (IT) Financial/Budget Analyst, reporting through the IT Business Operations department, serves as a key resource for financial planning for University Technology Services ( UTS ) at Oakland University and coordinates between technical units to help ensure the efficient and strategic planning for financial resources. Main responsibilities include:

Coordinating directly with the CIO and IT leadership staff to develop the UTS budget
Tracking and monitoring UTS expenditures and working to ensure purchases align with budgetary constraints and cost-saving initiatives
Developing plans for the appropriate allocation of resources to IT departments
Overseeing critical tasks such as cost management, funding proposals, grants management, and financial reporting
Regularly collaborating with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address department needs
Supporting UTS risk management by assessing and mitigating financial risks
Conducting financial planning and forecasting for UTS
Balancing monthly ledgers for UTS

Working with campus departments, including University Technology Services, analyze and evaluate multi-year and long term cost projections related to total project costs for technology solutions.

Job Open Date 10/15/2026

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