Budget Analyst

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

10d•$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for numbers and process improvement? The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Budget Analyst to conduct financial analysis and budget oversight to support decision-making, planning, and policy formulation by university leadership. This role identifies creative solutions, works independently, collaborates with team members, and serves as a budget liaison to faculty, staff, and others to advance UW-Platteville's mission and goals. This is a full-time, 12-month position, with a salary of $65,000, commensurate with experience. You'll benefit from a flexible schedule, excellent benefits, and the potential for a hybrid work arrangement — all within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field.
Strong math, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and oral communications skills, including preparation of complex reports of financial information .
Ability to find creative solutions, work independently, and collaborate with team members.
Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide budget and policy analysis for departmental or divisional budgets containing a variety of funding sources.
Develop short- and long-term budgetary projections, annual operating budgets, and program cost analyses.
Make recommendations for compensation and staff planning and collaborate with other budget analysts to ensure effective budget planning for the university.
Manage financial systems, input budget data and accounting data, ensure accuracy and precision, and meet associated deadlines.
Assist with developing and monitoring complex budges and short- and long-term budgetary projections.
Analyze, identify, and make recommendations for cost savings and funding options by analyzing institutional data.
Conduct program and budget analysis and prepare financial reports in accordance with established procedures, guidance, and regulations.
Assist in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with institutional policies and departmental objectives.
Liaise with colleagues in the Budget Office, the Financial Services department, the Human Resources office, and employees across campus.
Serve as a point of contact for faculty and staff by providing budgetary information and guidance.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.