How to Apply
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Summary
We are looking for an experienced budget analyst to join our team. You will report to the Associate Director of Budget and work with a team that supports strategic resource allocation decisions that reflect U-M's longstanding priorities of academic excellence, access and affordability, and fiscal discipline. This team works in a fast paced, dynamic office with a supportive and positive climate and culture leading to additional growth and opportunities for success. You will gain a comprehensive view of the University of Michigan and higher education and develop an understanding of the connection between mission and budget. You will provide reporting, analytic and technical expertise for all phases of the annual budget process including tuition, student enrollment and financial aid, faculty and human resources, budget and finance. Find out more about us at https://obp.umich.edu/.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
In addition, the Office of Budget & Planning provides:
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
- Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
Responsibilities*
- Serve as a lead member of the Office of Budget & Planning budget team. Oversee a range of activities involving the analysis, development and management of the $3B annual general fund budget and serve as an advisor on budget issues to senior leadership. Collaborate with campus partners on needs related to budgetary matters, long-term budget plans, tuition levels, cost containment efforts, benefits and financial aid.
- Provide leadership in creating, maintaining and enhancing the University's budget models and systems. Stay abreast of technology and systems changes to identify implications for office systems and provide leadership in accommodating technological change. Create models and tools to analyze issues and make recommendations.
- Analyze and monitor financial activity and prepare or update analyses and reports to support resource planning and allocation. Lead fiscal year-end financial processes and analyses. Perform complex statistical cost and financial analysis of data reported in the various information systems, particularly in the accounting records and financial data warehouse.
- Represent the Provost's Office and the Office of Budget and Planning by partnering with both central offices and academic departments across campus. Advise campus leaders and consult with departments to resolve budget and financial issues. Serve as the bridge between department-specific finance teams and our office providing consulting, support and guidance with a focus on high-quality deliverables.
- Analyze and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of responsibilities.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong financial management skills in budgeting and financial reporting.
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, particularly Business Objects. Demonstrated skill in creating data queries and reports.
- In-depth knowledge of budgeting and variance analysis. Extensive knowledge and experience using spreadsheets, advanced spreadsheet functions and complex databases.
- Highly proactive, a high degree of problem-solving skills, a high sense of ownership and accountability for workload, and flexibility during times of change.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to recognize and investigate data anomalies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present complex financial information clearly and concisely to leadership.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Salary range: The target salary range for this position is $100-$140K.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.