The Office of Budget and Finance is seeking a Budget Analyst to join our dynamic and innovative team where advanced financial analytical experience will help drive strategic decision-making and support the financial landscape of the University. This position is initially intended to provide support within the University Budget Office, and will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. This role requires on-site presence and working in the office five days per week. The Budget Analyst will: Participate in budget activities offering suggested process and system improvements Participate in planning and implementation of the University's annual operating budget, forecasting and reforecasting efforts, salary increase and planning processes, and other key financial management tasks Participate in preparation and development of financial analyses and data visualization tools for university and business area leadership and other stakeholders, present data analyses with potential solutions and ensuring data consistency Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of systems, policies, processes and practices and recommend changes to improve organizational performance Participate in the development of comparative and historical support information for university leadership; to include PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, narratives etc. Work with finance professionals from various business areas; including assistance with navigation of SIMBA (System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting) accounting system and the Anaplan budgeting system Serve on committees and task forces as needed