Temp IT Financial/Budget Analyst

Position Purpose

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 among technical units to help ensure efficient, strategic financial resource planning.

Job Duties

• Coordinating directly with the CIO and IT leadership staff to develop the UTS budget
• Tracking and monitoring UTS expenditures and working to ensure purchases align with budgetary constraints and cost-saving initiatives
• Developing plans for the appropriate allocation of resources to IT departments
• Overseeing critical tasks such as cost management, funding proposals, grants management, and financial reporting
• Regularly collaborating with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address department needs
• Supporting UTS risk management by assessing and mitigating financial risks
• Conducting financial planning and forecasting for UTS
• Balancing 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

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 in 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.
• Experience in analyzing and tracking contracts along with software and 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.