Strategic Financial Analyst – Budgets & Forecasting

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for assigned units in Clemson, SC. The role serves as the main financial contact to unit leaders and works closely with the SCI Financial Services Manager.

Responsibilities include managing the FAST database, process improvements, and producing internal/external financial reports to inform decision making. This is a Regular FTE Staff position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage FAST database entries for stipends and GADs with assistance from coordinators and office staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency of operating expenses.
• Perform data mining and financial analysis to identify trends and support long-range planning.
• Prepare annual budgets, monitor funding, and act as Budget Approver in Workday.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Tools

FAST Database

Workday

Job description

Clemson University is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for assigned units in Clemson, SC. The role serves as the main financial contact to unit leaders and works closely with the SCI Financial Services Manager.

Responsibilities include managing the FAST database, process improvements, and producing internal/external financial reports to inform decision making. This is a Regular FTE Staff position with standard hours.