LEAD ANALYST, BUDGET PLANNING & OPERATIONS

$10,417 - $85,212/Yr

University of Washington - Bothell, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bothell, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Lead Analyst for Budget Planning & Operations at the University of Washington plays a crucial role in supervising a team of analysts responsible for managing the university's budget planning and operations. This position involves overseeing the allocation of centrally managed funds, conducting budget analysis, and supporting leadership in the annual budgeting process. The Lead Analyst will also lead improvement projects for analysis tools and processes, ensuring effective team management and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and manage the Budget Planning & Operations Analysts.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Budget Planning & Operations analyst team.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals to create an inclusive environment and culture.
• Lead improvement projects for Budget & Planning Operations analysis tools and processes.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on budget activity for university operations.
• Facilitate the university's annual operating budget process in Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Oversee the allocation and distribution of centrally managed funds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field and 4 years of cumulative experience as an analyst, lead or senior analyst or other analyst related role.
• 1 year of progressively responsible leadership/management experience.
• Proficient in using advanced Microsoft Excel features such as macros, embedded queries, and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting principles, budget management, and financial statement analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in working on diverse groups and teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in business, finance, accounting or like field
• Experience working in higher education or state agency experience
• Familiarity with GAAP according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Project management experience
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Shiny)
• Proficiency in R, SQL, SAS, Microsoft Power BI, Excel (or equivalents)
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting training.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work/life programs.