IT Financial/Budget Analyst

Department 2167 - University Technology Services Position Information Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a financial skillset related to accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, and/or similar experience.Strong proficiency of spreadsheets using but not limited to (MS Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, and/or budgeting software.Excellent Microsoft and Google Workspace skills.Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.Ability to analyze and track contracts along with software & support renewals.Effective oral and written communication skills.Strong analytical and organizational skills.Ability to effectively collaborate with university constituents.Ability to work well with all levels of employees and understand the need for confidentiality.Ability to work under pressure.Ability to multitask. Desired Qualifications Master’s degree.Course work or certifications in Accounting.Proficiency with data analysis tools SQL , and/or advanced budgeting software.Experience in Higher Education and their accounting principles.Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP (Banner) or others.Experience in GAAP \ Fund Based Accounting.Experience working in IT or relevant education a plus.Any experience in IT contract management and compliance. All Qualifications Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered. Position Details Position Purpose Responsibilities The information technology (IT) Financial/Budget Analyst, reporting through the IT Business Operations department, serves as a key resource for financial planning for University Technology Services ( UTS ) at Oakland University and coordinates between technical units to help ensure the efficient and strategic planning for financial resources. Main responsibilities include: Coordinating directly with the CIO and IT leadership staff to develop the UTS budgetTracking and monitoring UTS expenditures and working to ensure purchases align with budgetary constraints and cost-saving initiativesDeveloping plans for the appropriate allocation of resources to IT departmentsOverseeing critical tasks such as cost management, funding proposals, grants management, and financial reportingRegularly collaborating with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address department needsSupporting UTS risk management by assessing and mitigating financial risksConducting financial planning and forecasting for UTSBalancing monthly ledgers for UTS Working with campus departments, including University Technology Services, analyze and evaluate multi-year and long term cost projections related to total project costs for technology solutions. Job Open Date 10/15/2026 Job Close Date