Senior Campus Budget & Financial Analyst

University of Connecticut; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus is seeking a Business Manager (Financial Analyst 2) to support budgeting and financial operations. You will develop, monitor, and maintain budgets, establish budget controls, and analyze financial data to guide planning and resource allocation, reporting to the Associate Campus Director.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, with a preferred Master’s or CPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Five years of related experience with two years in advanced role or as project lead.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
• Experience creating budget reports and forecasts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and support for departmental financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develops, monitors, and analyzes departmental budgets to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective resource use.
• Provides accurate financial data for budget requests, quarterly reporting, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Prepares budget reports, financial analyses, forecasts, dashboards, and special reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Analyzes revenue, expenditures, projections, and variances across university, foundation, and research funds; provides explanations and recommendations to leadership.
• Analyzes financial data from multiple databases and ledger systems to identify trends, assess budget alternatives, and support decision-making.
• Develops financial models and long-range forecasts to support strategic planning, cost reduction, and resource optimization.
• Supports workforce planning and evaluation through financial analysis related to positions, hiring, reclassifications, and compensation.
• Develops and monitors personnel budgets, including salaries, fringe benefits, salary savings, and payroll funding allocations.
• Reviews and reconciles ledger accounts and funding sources to ensure accuracy.
• Investigates and resolves financial discrepancies by reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Reviews financial procedures for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance; recommends process improvements.
• Advises staff and stakeholders on financial policies, budget procedures, reporting requirements, and fiscal processes.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Budgeting principles & practices

Budget reports & forecasts

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline or CPA

Job description

The University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus is seeking a Business Manager (Financial Analyst 2) to support budgeting and financial operations. You will develop, monitor, and maintain budgets, establish budget controls, and analyze financial data to guide planning and resource allocation, reporting to the Associate Campus Director.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, with a preferred Master’s or CPA.