Senior Finance & Budget Analyst

UCF; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Office of Research is seeking a Finance/Budget Analyst to process financial transactions, prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports across research units. You will assemble, analyze, and reconcile data, and ensure compliance with university policies while coordinating with the Budget/Finance Director.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Workday or ERP platforms in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination as per Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Experience in financial forecasting and budget development is preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of financial regulations in higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and forecast revenues and expenses for the Office of Research and related units.
• Develop budgets in budget systems and monitor variances.
• Reconcile accounts and correct unassigned budget transfers.
• Coordinate with HR on workforce funding planning and allocations.
• Prepare, review, or adjust workforce funding changes and related transactions.
• Disseminate accounting information and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budget development

Budget monitoring

Financial reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ERP platforms

Job description

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Office of Research is seeking a Finance/Budget Analyst to process financial transactions, prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports across research units. You will assemble, analyze, and reconcile data, and ensure compliance with university policies while coordinating with the Budget/Finance Director.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Workday or ERP platforms in higher education.