Strategic Budget & Finance Analyst III

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Budget Office seeks a Budget and Finance Specialist III to partner with the President’s Division in financial planning and analysis. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and resource management across multiple units to deliver actionable financial insights and prudent decision support.

The successful candidate will lead complex analyses, partner with senior leadership, and guide divisional fiscal staff while upholding integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Provides strategic financial analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Leads budget development and financial planning.
• Develops multi-fund, multi-year forecasting and projections.
• Conducts financial analysis, scenario modeling, and data analytics.
• Experience with Workday Finance and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead budget development and financial planning efforts.
• Develop multi-fund, multi-year forecasting and budget projections.
• Conduct financial analysis, scenario modeling, and data analytics.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
• Ensure responsible use of resources and compliance with financial policies.
• Provide financial guidance and training to divisional staff.
• Represent the President’s Division on central finance committees.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget development

Forecasting

Data analytics

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Finance

Excel

Job description

Iowa State University’s Budget Office seeks a Budget and Finance Specialist III to partner with the President’s Division in financial planning and analysis. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and resource management across multiple units to deliver actionable financial insights and prudent decision support.

The successful candidate will lead complex analyses, partner with senior leadership, and guide divisional fiscal staff while upholding integrity and compliance.