Strategic Finance & Budget Specialist

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan with IU contributions

Paid holidays and winter break

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Finance Administration and Budget professional to deliver financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting for campus units. The role supports compliance with IU policies and provides data-driven insights to guide resource allocation.

The position emphasizes collaboration across units, training, and documentation of policies, with opportunities for career progression within the Finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2 years in finance, financial administration, accounting, or related field (Core); Career level requires 3 years.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Advanced Excel and database skills; experience with Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial information, transactional support and account reconciliation.
• Prepares operating and project budget drafts; monitors expenditures for regulatory compliance.
• Draws conclusions from data; synthesizes information for unit leaders to allocate resources.
• Develops documentation to share policies and processes with units served.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Financial analytics

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Database skills

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Finance Administration and Budget professional to deliver financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting for campus units. The role supports compliance with IU policies and provides data-driven insights to guide resource allocation.

The position emphasizes collaboration across units, training, and documentation of policies, with opportunities for career progression within the Finance function.