Strategic Budget & Finance Analyst

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Budget Staff 2 to coordinate operating and capital budgets across divisions and university units. Under supervision, you will support financial forecasting, reporting, and accounting tasks, including timely AP/AR processing.

You will contribute to quarterly and year-end reporting, monitor budgets, and assist with long-range planning while applying strong Excel skills and financial knowledge. This on-site role supports BSD and university administration.

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Provide reporting/analysis for the Service Delivery Unit (SDU), including report generation, analysis, projections, and verification of accuracy of financial information.
• Initiates and tracks external billing agreements and prepares associated monthly/quarterly invoicing.
• Assists Director/Manager in reporting deliverables and department functions; maintains KPI reports/dashboards.
• Participates in the annual operating budget development and analyzes base allocation and salary recovery methodologies.
• Performs Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Assists in gift deposits and reconciliation between GL and award funds; ensures proper COA/segment deposit.
• Leverages Excel and other tools to streamline reports.
• Performs budget analyses, creates accounts, and works with financial systems to allocate and control expenses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related

College/university degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Budget Staff 2 to coordinate operating and capital budgets across divisions and university units. Under supervision, you will support financial forecasting, reporting, and accounting tasks, including timely AP/AR processing.

You will contribute to quarterly and year-end reporting, monitor budgets, and assist with long-range planning while applying strong Excel skills and financial knowledge. This on-site role supports BSD and university administration.