Strategic Budget Analyst: Forecasting & Payroll

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Enrollment Management Division. The role backs up the Budget Officer, maintains the division budget, and assists with purchasing, contracts, and payroll processes.

You will analyze budget data, forecast expenditures, and develop procedures to ensure policy adherence. The position involves training staff, coordinating with campus systems, and providing reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex budget issues and provide actionable solutions.
• Ability to produce detailed monthly financial reports for Enrollment Management.
• Experience with campus financial systems and policy compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, reconcile and monitor the Enrollment Management Division budget.
• Create purchase orders and review/approve vendor contracts.
• Process personnel actions and payroll support using UCPATH and TRS.
• Monitor variances and prepare quarterly budget reconciliations using campus data warehouses.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related area

Tools

OFSR / QDB

BruinBuy Plus

TRS

CBIG

Concur

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Enrollment Management Division. The role backs up the Budget Officer, maintains the division budget, and assists with purchasing, contracts, and payroll processes.

You will analyze budget data, forecast expenditures, and develop procedures to ensure policy adherence. The position involves training staff, coordinating with campus systems, and providing reports to senior leadership.