Strategic Budget & Operations Analyst

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH seeks a Budget & Operations Analyst to provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget support for departmental planning and decision-making. Responsibilities include analyzing financial activity, forecasting, reporting, and administering operating, grant, and endowment budgets.

You will collaborate across faculties and campus partners to improve processes and ERP-related reporting and ensure reliable financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience with financial analysis, data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• ERP experience and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas).

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget support.
• Analyze financial activity, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Administer operating, grant, endowment, and discretionary budgets.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to improve financial processes.
• Support ERP initiatives and provide guidance on financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Budgeting

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP software

Pivot tables

Complex formulas

Job description

Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH seeks a Budget & Operations Analyst to provide financial analysis, reporting, and budget support for departmental planning and decision-making. Responsibilities include analyzing financial activity, forecasting, reporting, and administering operating, grant, and endowment budgets.

You will collaborate across faculties and campus partners to improve processes and ERP-related reporting and ensure reliable financial information.