Finance/Budget Analyst I

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Please visit us at https://fs.ucf.edu/ or on Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity:

UCF is seeking two (2) Finance/Budget Analyst I's to join our highly motivated and results-driven team within the Facilities and Business Operations (FBO) Finance Business Center. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to:

- Contribute directly to the financial management of UCF's Facilities and Business Operations, making an impact on students, faculty, and the community.

- Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team where your contributions are valued.

- Gain experience in financial transactions, budgeting, and system reconciliations.

- Ensure compliance with budgetary obligations and funding policies, supporting UCF's financial health and future growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage daily financial transactions, including recording sales, invoicing customers, and administering deposits within your assigned cost centers.

• Verify and approve financial transactions, ensuring the validity of transactions, accuracy of coding, and compliance with budgetary guidelines.

• Deliver exceptional customer service and support the team, internal departments, and external customers.

• Conduct reconciliations between various systems to ensure data accuracy and assist in preparing financial reporting and analysis.

• Create and maintain business process documentation and evaluate current policies, processes, and systems to identify and implement opportunities for optimizing university resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in accounting or finance preferred.

• The ability to operate in multiple systems simultaneously and familiarity with Workday or a similar financial system preferred.

• Proficiency in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and macros.

• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of collaborating with leaders to resolve financial issues.

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Proficient in applying logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Finance/Budget Analyst I. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $48,722 to $55,000. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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