Financial Analyst Intermediate

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Financial Analyst Intermediate is part of the Finance Budget Management Team, which supports approximately 80 departments and programs, approximately 1,500 FTE, and 290 funding pools with a combined operating budget of more than $300 million. Working collaboratively with the Finance Budget Officer/Financial Analyst Senior, this position performs financial analysis, budget preparation and tracking, financial reporting, and personnel management. The role provides financial and budgetary support to department vice provosts and directors, including at monthly budget meetings, and provides financial support and guidance to Student Senate and the annual campus fee budget and allocation hearings. The position manages administrative budgets for approximately 15–20 departments, including payroll appointments and funding changes, budget-versus-actual analysis, budget allocations and transfers, and monthly financial reporting. It also supports strategic use of KU Endowment accounts, special projects, annual budget preparation and tracking, financial projections, and service-center rate structures. The role works with Budget Office, Human Resources, and Accounting personnel to ensure financial transactions and payroll appointments are processed accurately and on time. It may also serve on search committees for department vacancies. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to complex state employment laws, the University may be unable to hire fully remote workers outside Kansas and cannot currently employ candidates residing in California, Delaware, Idaho, or Minnesota.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or a high school diploma and 5 years of related experience.
Five years of demonstrated advanced experience with computer applications for fiscal operations, including financial analysis applications.
Advanced accounting experience and skills.
Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with a university population.
Experience with the Oracle FITC financial system, PeopleSoft payroll system, and OAC reporting system.
Knowledge of university and state rules and regulations regarding fiscal, payroll, and personnel processes.
Submit a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, a resume, contact information for three professional references (including at least one current or previous supervisor), and a completed online application.

Responsibilities

Create and oversee administrative budgets for approximately 15–20 departments.
Manage faculty, staff, graduate student assistant, and student hourly appointments, including payroll adjustments, payroll appointments, funding changes, additional payroll payments, and summer payroll appointments.
Analyze budget-versus-actual variances, adjust budget allocations, and make budget transfers.
Provide monthly financial reporting to department directors and their staff.
Assist department directors and other leadership with strategic utilization of KU Endowment accounts.
Provide financial analysis and support to department leadership, including on special projects.
Administer base and non-base budget allocations and associated budget transfers.
Enter and balance annual budgets through the budget collection process.
Track faculty, staff, lecturer, graduate assistant, and student recruitment.
Create financial projections to optimize financial resources and develop service-center rate structures.
Provide financial and budgetary support to department vice provosts and directors at monthly budget meetings.
Provide financial support and guidance to Student Senate and assist with annual campus fee budget and allocation hearings.
Serve as a liaison to administrative unit leadership and staff, providing formal and informal training on policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Assist with developing financial policies and procedures to improve financial business operations and efficiency.
Assist with developing financial reports using the OAC reporting system.
Represent Finance on University budget, personnel, and fee-related committees.
Coordinate with the Budget Office, Human Resources, and Accounting personnel to ensure financial transactions and payroll appointments are timely and correctly funded.
May serve on search committees for vacancies in department positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.