Provost Finance Analyst: Budgeting & Forecasting

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville’s Provost Finance Office seeks a Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support academic units and institutional decision‑making. The role involves preparing budgets, statements, and reports, and leading monthly budget discussions with Directors.

Responsibilities include month-end close activities, variance analysis, and partnering with Provost areas to escalate issues and support planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Excel, Workday Finance or similar system experience preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and document financial analysis projects.
• Provide forecasting and trend analysis of financial conditions.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with accuracy.
• Perform month-end close activities: accruals, reallocations, revenue recognition.
• Conduct GL reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accounts receivable analyses and revenue postings.
• Analyze budget-to-actuals and variances for statements.
• Support forecasting, planning, and ad hoc analyses.
• Lead budget-to-actual meetings with area Directors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Workday Finance

Outlook

Word

Job description

The University of Louisville’s Provost Finance Office seeks a Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support academic units and institutional decision‑making. The role involves preparing budgets, statements, and reports, and leading monthly budget discussions with Directors.

Responsibilities include month-end close activities, variance analysis, and partnering with Provost areas to escalate issues and support planning.