Financial Analyst

University of North Carolina System • Raleigh, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the annual tuition and fee setting process, the UNC System all-funds budget process, system strategic financial metrics, and other ad-hoc reporting needs for the Financial Planning and Analysis Division. Responsibilities include duties in the following areas: Tuition and Fees: The position is responsible for supporting the annual tuition and fee setting process, including collecting campus tuition and fee proposals, reviewing and analyzing campus submissions, supporting the System Office working group, and supporting the Board of Governors Committee on Budget & Finance's oversight of the Tuition and Fees process. Other ad-hoc analysis may include exploring tuition and fee policies at peer institutions, systems and national trends, and providing data-based analysis and guidance. All Funds Budget: The position is responsible for supporting the all-funds budget process, which may include collecting the proposed all-funds budgets from institutions, supporting the Committee on Budget & Finance's oversight and enactment of the budgetary process, and providing data-based analysis of the budgets, including identifying budgetary goals and comparisons to past performance. Ad-hoc Reporting and Special Projects: The analyst will support the Financial Planning and Analysis team's ad-hoc reporting needs, including using Finance Data Mart (FDM) resources to evaluate data. The analyst will explore possibilities for using FDM for the purpose of dashboards and reports. Special projects could include supporting system budget priorities, special funding sources, and analyzing financial trends at UNC institutions or nationally. This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. About the UNC System Office The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press. About the Team The Finance and Administration division works as staff to the Board of Governors, president, and chief financial officer to support the financial management of the UNC System. This includes the areas of budget development and execution, facilities, property, capital construction, debt management, procurement policy, tuition and fee development, efficiency efforts, and analysis of policy changes with a fiscal impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are needed to compile, examine, and reconcile complex financial data across financial systems.
• Knowledge of a broad range of technology, financial systems, and software packages.
• High attention to detail is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional experience in finance, data analysis, and/or higher education; or; a master's degree in business administration, economics, public administration, or other related field.
• The ideal candidate would work well through ambiguity, thrive in a changing environment, and possess excellent communication skills with various levels of management - both internal and external.
• Prospective employee will participate in cross-departmental projects and be a proactive team member/resource for other analysts on the team and across the entity.
• Candidate should possess strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance various projects simultaneously and understand prioritizations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the annual tuition and fee setting process, including collecting campus tuition and fee proposals, reviewing and analyzing campus submissions, supporting the System Office working group, and supporting the Board of Governors Committee on Budget & Finance's oversight of the Tuition and Fees process.
• Exploring tuition and fee policies at peer institutions, systems and national trends, and providing data-based analysis and guidance.
• Supporting the all-funds budget process, which may include collecting the proposed all-funds budgets from institutions, supporting the Committee on Budget & Finance's oversight and enactment of the budgetary process, and providing data-based analysis of the budgets, including identifying budgetary goals and comparisons to past performance.
• Supporting the Financial Planning and Analysis team's ad-hoc reporting needs, including using Finance Data Mart (FDM) resources to evaluate data.
• Exploring possibilities for using FDM for the purpose of dashboards and reports.
• Supporting system budget priorities, special funding sources, and analyzing financial trends at UNC institutions or nationally.

Benefits

• The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
• The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

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