Budget Analyst Lead

University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Ann Arbor, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst Lead will oversee the Budget & Reporting team within Facilities & Operations, managing an annual operating budget of approximately $200M. This role requires strong financial analysis skills, the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, and a strategic mindset to provide actionable insights across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a hands-on approach to financial management and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analyses of monthly financial results and budget variances, focusing on identifying trends and generating insights.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial assessments to F&O partners.
• Offer expert guidance to financial partners on budget-related matters, including annual and monthly budgeting, capital planning, and cost containment strategies.
• Spearhead the annual year-end certification financial processes and conduct in-depth analyses to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with financial leadership to analyze potential strategies and contribute to ongoing financial planning efforts.
• Assist with various special projects and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong financial management skills in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, particularly Business Objects, with demonstrated skill in creating data queries and reports.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and variance analysis, with extensive experience using spreadsheets and complex databases.
• Highly proactive with strong problem-solving skills and a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills, with the ability to recognize and investigate data anomalies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of summarizing and presenting complex financial information clearly.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
• A retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Hybrid work model with minimum 2 days onsite and 3 days remote