Michigan Technological University · 7 hours ago
Budget & Planning Analyst
Houghton, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $63K/yrMichigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university seeking a full-time Budget & Planning Analyst in the Budget and Planning Office. The role involves assisting the Director of Budget and Financial Planning with financial analysis of university operations and performing complex budget projections and analyses.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a financial expert and provide counsel to the Director of Budget & Financial Planning on budget and cost information to inform effective decision-making and to allow regular reporting to leadership
Perform complex budget projections, analysis of actual activity, and cost feasibility studies to facilitate decision making and planning as needed
Conduct periodic reviews of cost-effective purchasing and capital expenditures
Identify and plan short- and long-range financial goals for various departments and other University operations
Utilize University enterprise resource planning system and reporting software to access information regarding student, finance, and human resources information
Monitor and collaborate with varying levels of university staff on topics involving day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations
Analyze and prepare budget reports, statements, and spreadsheets for internal and external use
Work with Director of Budget and Financial Planning on budget forecasting and the creation of fiscal controls and records
Prepare and submit compliance related documents
Build and foster successful working relationships with areas across campus such as Athletics, Human Resources, Advancement, and Financial Aid
Participate in University committees, as appropriate
Supervisory Responsibilities: Functional supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff, graduate students, and student assistants
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in university continuous improvement initiatives
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Qualification
Required
Higher Education degree in a discipline related to finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, information systems, or computer science
Advanced software competency including word spreadsheets, databases, presentation applications, and word processing
Experience working in the areas of financial management, accounting, and/or budgeting
Strong written and interpersonal/oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities as well as communicating status and potential issues to stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and exhibit good judgement
Demonstrated ability to exemplify appropriate customer service in working with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Preferred
Working experience in accounting, financial management and planning, budgeting, and/or data analysis
Master's degree
Experience working in a collegiate setting
Working knowledge of organizational business systems
Experience working with detailed, day-to-day operational short and long-term planning
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints
Company
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University is a public research university that offers educational research programs.
Founded in 1885
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.59MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMichigan Office of Future Mobility and ElectrificationUS Department of Energy
2023-11-09Grant· $0.4M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.05M
2022-11-16Grant· $8.14M
Leadership Team
Les Cook
Vice President for Strategic University Partnerships
Carrie Richards
Manager of Partner Engagement
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