Budget & Financial Analyst
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Budget Planner IIJob Summary:
The College of Engineering (CoE) consists of eight academic departments and 40+ research centers, which along with the Dean's Office, has over 3000 employees (faculty academic staff, university staff, employees in training, graduate, and undergraduate employees) and an annual operating budget of $292M. On an annual basis, the CoE receives funding from multiple sources including General Purchase Revenue (GPR), UW Foundation Gifts, Federal Grants and Industrial Grants. As a result, the CoE has complex financial and accounting needs that require oversight and coordination.
This position serves as the College's budget and financial analyst in the Dean's Office and reports to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration. This position performs responsible professional budgeting practices requiring the knowledge and application of budget and accounting theories and principles for the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering. This position involves a variety of fiscal management, accounting and budgeting activities including: monitoring and coordination of the annual budget process, fiscal year end closing, financial forecasting and monitoring expenditures, reconciling fund balances, interpreting fund requirements and deadlines, recommending action on various budget and accounting questions, serving as a business operations resource person for State, University and College policy development, interpretation and implementation.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. The anticipated schedule will be 2 days remote, with 3 days onsite.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and monitors complex budgets and short and long-term budgetary projections
- Serves as a point of contact for staff providing budgetary information and guidance, answering questions, and responding to inquiries
- Analyzes, identifies, and makes recommendations for cost savings and funding options by conducting research on diverse institutional data
- Provides guidance and direction to other analysts on budgetary analysis and reporting activities
Provides support administering college Professorship program and other budgetary duties as assigned.
- Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
- Conducts program and budget research, analyzes data, and prepares complex financial reports in accordance with established procedures and regulations
Department:
College of Engineering, Dean's Office
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $90,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
2 years budget or financial experience
Experience preparing budgets, financial reports, and spreadsheets
Preferred Qualifications:
A well-qualified candidate will have:
3-5 years budget or financial experience.
Higher education experience.
Workday experience.
General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, University, State, Federal and/or Non-federal rules and regulations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills as well as ability to independently determine priorities.
Skills in computer applications (ERP systems, spreadsheets, pivot tables, databases).
Experience preparing budgets, financial reports, and spreadsheets.
Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.
Ability to develop and provide training is preferred.
Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, Finance, or related field of business
How to Apply:
Please go to the “Apply Now” area and select your current UW Employment Status. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications outlined in this job posting.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Adam Whitehorse
1415 Engineering Dr
Madison, WI 53706
adam.whitehorse@wisc.edu
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