Strategic Budget & Analytics Lead

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for UVAFinance to lead budgeting activities and financial analyses. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, along with five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include supporting the UVAFinance annual budget, conducting variance analyses, and developing executive-level financial materials. The anticipated salary range is $95,000 - $115,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant financial analysis, budgeting, or planning experience.
• Experience with budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of the UVAFinance annual budget.
• Lead monthly budget-to-actual analysis and provide recommendations.
• Maintain budget models and forecasts aligned with financial targets.
• Partner with functional leaders to monitor financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget development

Variance analysis

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for UVAFinance to lead budgeting activities and financial analyses. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, along with five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include supporting the UVAFinance annual budget, conducting variance analyses, and developing executive-level financial materials. The anticipated salary range is $95,000 - $115,000 per year, commensurate with experience.