Finance/Budget Analyst II

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

5d • $56,030

About The Position

The Finance/Budget Analyst will process financial transactions within university financial systems. They will also prepare statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility, monitor records of past and present operations, and apply university accounting policies and procedures in working with accounting records and reports. The Analyst is tasked with assembling, analyzing, and reconciling data and transactions. They will monitor departmental accounts for compliance with applicable regulations and coordinate with the Budget/Finance Director on fiscal compliance related to accreditation and budgets for all academic program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience using Workday or a similar ERP system.
• Higher education experience.
• Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and policies, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly.
• Collaborative team player who builds effective relationships across departments and conducts work ethically.
• Ability to use computer systems and software to manage data and generate reports.
• Skilled in engaging professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Capable of preparing reports, evaluating budgets, and analyzing program costs and benefits.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and financial analysis skills, with experience supporting leadership in resolving financial issues.
• Desire to genuinely help people and provide solution-oriented support.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expenditure plan for the units and monitor on a monthly basis for variances for all funds except C&G and Overhead (F&A). This includes leveraging the FDM in Workday and additional Excel workbooks.
• Reviewing all HR activity to ensure that it is properly charged. This includes approving HR tasks in Workday, developing tracking workbooks, and making any necessary corrections.
• Managing Budget Authority for all funds except Overhead (F&A). This includes operating budgets with the appropriate activity, ledger, designation, period, or project. Budget amendments to make adjustments to budget authority or to address any significant variances.
• Manage faculty and student awards (e.g., startup, Reach for the Stars, Pegasus Professor) by leveraging FDM in Workday and Excel spreadsheets. This includes providing reports on a regular basis.
• Costing Allocations and Payroll Accounting adjustments to ensure payroll actuals and obligations are reported correctly in Workday.
• Providing financial reports on a monthly basis to the chair/director and leadership.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level