Finance/Budget Analyst II

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth. UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams.

The Opportunity:

The Finance/Budget Analyst will process financial transactions within university financial systems. They will also prepare statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility, monitor records of past and present operations, and apply university accounting policies and procedures in working with accounting records and reports. The Analyst is tasked with assembling, analyzing, and reconciling data and transactions. They will monitor departmental accounts for compliance with applicable regulations and coordinate with the Budget/Finance Director on fiscal compliance related to accreditation and budgets for all academic program activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare college/division budgets.

• Forecast college/division revenues and expenses.

• Develop and load budgets and associated adjustments into budget management systems.

• Monitor budgetary variances and corrects as appropriate.

• Correct unassigned budget transfers to appropriate revenue or spend categories.

• Provide specialized financial reporting and analysis.

• Identify appropriate funding sources for various financial and HR transactions.

• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy of transactions.

• Prepare costing allocations for payroll funding and corrections to payroll funding.

• Review, reconcile, and validate Workday Worktags; initiate Worktag changes as needed.

• Collaborate with HR on workforce funding planning and allocations.

• Prepare, review, or correct workforce funding changes.

• Approve, deny, or return Workday spend transactions.

• Work closely with other members of the business center to disseminate accounting information and ensure compliance.

• Act as liaison between the PI and Office of Research.

• May serve as a backup to the Finance/Budget Director/Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related Bachelor's Degree.

• 1+ year of experience using Workday or a similar ERP system.

• Higher education experience.

• Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and policies, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly.

• Collaborative team player who builds effective relationships across departments and conducts work ethically.

• Ability to use computer systems and software to manage data and generate reports.

• Skilled in engaging professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Capable of preparing reports, evaluating budgets, and analyzing program costs and benefits.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and financial analysis skills, with experience supporting leadership in resolving financial issues.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Desire to genuinely help people and provide solution-oriented support.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.