Strategic Budget & Financial Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget and Financial Manager at University of Nebraska–Lincoln will ensure effective and efficient financial operations within the Division of Academic Services and Enrollment Management. You will monitor budgets, prepare fiscal reports, manage assets, and drive continuous improvements while coordinating with the Big Red Business Center.

This role requires strong communication, Excel proficiency, and the ability to explain financial data to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5 years of accounting, finance, or business management experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare, verify, and present accurate financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage budget and financial operations for the division.
• Monitor and prepare fiscal reports to support data-driven decisions.
• Ensure asset management and implement continuous operational improvements.
• Serve as the ASEM liaison for BRBC, coordinating work processes between BRBC and ASEM.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presenter / report writing

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems (SAP or Oracle)

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Budget and Financial Manager at University of Nebraska–Lincoln will ensure effective and efficient financial operations within the Division of Academic Services and Enrollment Management. You will monitor budgets, prepare fiscal reports, manage assets, and drive continuous improvements while coordinating with the Big Red Business Center.

This role requires strong communication, Excel proficiency, and the ability to explain financial data to leadership.