Finance & Planning Analyst

Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Houghton, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Finance & Planning Analyst position at Michigan Technological University is a full-time role within the Budget and Planning Office, responsible for overseeing the finances of the Information Technology Department and assisting in financial analysis for various university operations. The analyst will report to both the Director of Budget and Financial Planning and the Chief Information Officer, playing a crucial role in budget management, financial reporting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial expert and provide counsel to the Chief Information Officer on budget and cost information.
• Perform complex budget projections, analysis of actual activity, and cost feasibility studies.
• Conduct periodic reviews of cost-effective purchasing and capital expenditures.
• Identify and plan short- and long-range financial goals for the Information Technology department and other University operations.
• Utilize Banner and WebFOCUS to access information regarding student employment, finance, and human resources information.
• Monitor and collaborate with Information Technology on day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations.
• Plan, develop, manage, and track all Information Technology program budgets.
• Ensure all revenue, deposit, and expense transactions are coded according to Information Technology & University policy.
• Analyze and prepare budget reports, statements, and spreadsheets for internal and external use.
• Work with Director of Budget and Financial Planning and Chief Information Officer in budget forecasting and the creation of fiscal controls and records.
• Prepare and submit annual reports including Educause Core Data Survey and Campus Computing Survey.
• Build and foster successful working relationships with other areas such as Financial Services and Operations, Advancement, and Financial Aid.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
• Provide leadership to foster a culture of safety.
• Participate in University committees, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced software competency including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications.
• Experience working in the areas of financial management, accounting, and/or budgeting.
• Working knowledge of organizational business systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years' experience in accounting, financial management and planning, budgeting, and/or data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Master's degree.
• Experience working in a collegiate setting.
• Experience using Banner.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary starting at no less than $50,000.
• Full-time equivalent position with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.