Operational Budget Analyst

University of Virginia

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Health University Medical Center is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Facilities Planning & Capital Development division. This is an excellent opportunity for a budget professional interested in expanding their experience in healthcare financial operations within a mission‑driven environment. In this role, you will support high‑value operational budgets, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to the financial processes that support a modern, resilient health system. The Operational Budget Analyst provides business and budget support for the Medical Center’s Facilities Operations cost centers. This position is primarily responsible for processing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, auditing expenditures for accuracy, and supporting annual budget development activities. The role supports an operational budget portfolio exceeding $56 million annually, including cost centers related to facility maintenance, utilities, waste management, and security and access control systems. The analyst reports directly to the Director of Facilities Operations and works closely with other department partners to ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with institutional policies. This position plays a key role in the yearly operational budget cycle by preparing data, assembling reports, and assisting with budget materials used by leadership. Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills are essential, as the analyst regularly coordinates with internal stakeholders, vendors, and other business units.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
4 years of relevant professional experience required

Responsibilities

Support annual and multi‑year budget planning across major cost centers in maintenance, utilities, waste, security, and operations
Forecast annual budget changes reflecting inflation, service expansions, vendor updates, and operational needs
Prepare monthly variance analyses and highlight operational and financial trends
Maintain reporting dashboards to support oversight and resource planning
Ensure spending compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
Manage and prepare financial data from systems such as Workday, Anaplan, and ePRO
Produce clear, standardized financial reports and datasets for business use
Monitor budget balances and report variances as assigned
Prepare purchase requisitions, purchase orders, payment requests, and other routine financial transactions
Audit transactions to confirm accuracy, proper coding, and alignment with vendor agreements or MOUs
Reconcile accounts and assist with resolving vendor or system discrepancies
Maintain accurate financial records for audits and internal controls
Maintain accurate and organized financial records to support audits and internal reviews
Enter, extract, and prepare financial data using systems such as Workday, Anaplan, and ePRO
Support basic data tracking and reporting needs for facilities cost centers
Identify opportunities to improve business processes for efficiency and accuracy
Support initiatives related to financial workflows, vendor reconciliation, and operational data