Job Title: Budget Planning Analyst, Budget Planning & Analysis
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Budget Planning Analyst, Budget Planning & Analysis at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Job Purpose: Supports the University’s strategic planning and decision making by transforming data into insights that drive organizational performance through the development and distribution of Business Intelligence reporting and dashboards. Coordinate and lead in the preparation, development, and implementation of the University budget by compiling data and performing complex analysis and interpretation of fiscal data for budget control and forecasting purposes. This role reports to the Assistant Vice President, Budget and Planning.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the daily operations of the department. Compile and provide data for use in the preparation of fiscal projections and related reports.
- Provide assistance to administrators in the interpretation and implementation of budgetary policy and procedures to ensure compliance with established University controls.
- Identify and interpret sources of relevant data for use in budget formula calculations and comparisons.
- May be required to develop, recommend and modify budget policies and procedures to improve the ability of departments to more efficiently administer the allocation of finite resources.
- Compile and provide information and data regarding budget and account activities, personnel rosters and budget documents.
- Develop and conduct presentations in support of budgetary analysis and provide recommendations.
- Assist in processing AAUP-AFT bargaining unit members' mass salary budget increases.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Context
Job Reports to: Assistant VP.
Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.
Organizational Accountability: Manages work group within a sub-unit of a department.
Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers inside the S/C/D.
Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of job-related experience; preferred minimum 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience as budget analyst or accountant with responsibility for budget and program analysis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.
- Strong understanding of financial systems, accounting principles, and budget practices.
- Proficient in reporting analytics solutions (Cognos Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, MS Excel).
- Effective communication skills and ability to write clearly and informatively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets/databases, and financial/human resource computer systems.
Employment Details
- Employment type: Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.
Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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