Senior Financial Analytics & Reporting Analyst

UNKNOWN; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Financial Analytics & Reporting Analyst at UNC-Chapel Hill develops and maintains financial reporting, analytics, dashboards, and data solutions to support budgeting, planning, and operations. It partners with Finance, HR, ITS and campus stakeholders to deliver accurate, actionable information.

This role supports annual budget development, workforce planning, forecasting, data validation, and executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes, preferably within UNC or a comparable higher education environment.
• Strong understanding of financial data structures and their relationship to HR/payroll data, including implications for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex financial reporting and analytics initiatives that support executive decision-making.
• Experience interpreting financial data and translating it into clear, actionable insights for leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial reporting and analytics for budgeting and forecasting.
• Create dashboards and data solutions to support campus budgeting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, ITS and stakeholders to ensure accurate, consistent reporting.
• Provide guidance on data governance and interpretation of financial data for leadership.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

HR/payroll data

Analytics leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SQL

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Department Fin Data Analytics-Reporting-216310

Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/02/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Finance Data Analytics and Reporting team creates roadmaps for technology and analytic tools necessary for the University’s budget and planning needs. This includes providing critical assistance in data analytics and financial modeling, developing templates, dashboards and long-range financial models for the division. The team also develops standardized data for effective and consistent finance and budget reporting throughout campus and for the UNC System, as well as lead the development and implementation of reporting and data warehouse capabilities, using existing tools and acquiring new systems to achieve the University’s evolving financial objectives.

Position Summary

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC -Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Senior Financial Analytics & Reporting Analyst serves as the senior individual contributor within the Financial Data Analytics & Reporting team, supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of financial reporting, analytics, dashboards, and data solutions that support the University’s budget, planning, and operational decision-making processes. The position partners with Finance, Human Resources, ITS , and campus stakeholders to deliver accurate, consistent, and actionable financial information. The role applies advanced analytical expertise to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, data validation, and business intelligence initiatives. This role requires extensive knowledge of UNC -Chapel Hill financial systems, business processes, and institutional data structures, as well as a comprehensive understanding of how financial and HR data interact to support budgeting, compensation analysis, position management, and long-range financial forecasting. The position routinely integrates information from financial, payroll, and human resources systems to provide a complete view of the University’s financial and operational performance. Deep understanding of the University’s chartfield structure, funding sources, position funding methodology, budget development processes, and institutional financial controls is essential to ensure the accuracy and consistency of reporting used by campus leadership and external stakeholders. The position must understand how employee and position data flow through payroll, budgeting, and financial systems and how changes in workforce activity affect institutional budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. Because the role supports critical recurring financial reporting, annual budget development, workforce planning, financial forecasting, and executive decision-making, a thorough working knowledge of UNC -Chapel Hill-specific financial and HR processes is necessary to ensure continuity of operations and maintain the integrity of institutional reporting. This position provides expert guidance on financial business processes, reporting requirements, data governance, and interpretation of complex financial and workforce data, enabling campus leaders to make informed decisions based on reliable and consistent information.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Mid- to late-career with Master’s and 2- 4 years experience; Bachelor’s and 3-5 years experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes, preferably within UNC or a comparable higher education environment.


• Strong understanding of financial data structures and their relationship to HR/payroll data, including implications for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.


• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex financial reporting and analytics initiatives that support executive and operational decision-making.


• Experience interpreting financial data and translating it into clear, actionable insights for leadership audiences.


• Knowledge of internal controls, data validation practices, and financial reporting standards to ensure accuracy and consistency.


• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgement in resolving complex financial data and reporting issues.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Direct experience working with UNC financial and HR systems, including knowledge of financial reporting practices.


• Experience supporting school- or division-level budgeting, forecasting, or long-range financial planning processes.


• Familiarity with public higher education finance, including UNC System reporting requirements.


• Experience partnering with Finance and HR leaders to develop standardized financial reporting and performance metrics.


• Experience interpreting and reconciling financial, payroll, and HR data to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.


• Experience contributing to financial system implementations, reporting transformations, or process improvement initiatives.


• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) in support of financial operations and reporting.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume


• Cover Letter


• List of References


• Media Presentation

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  
  
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  
  
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  
  
  • None of the above
  
  
  
  


• * Are you a current permanent or SHRA time-limited employee of UNC-Chapel Hill?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No