Finance/Budget Analyst II

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.

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The Opportunity:

The Finance Business Center within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking a Finance/Budget Analyst II to support operational decision-making and planning by providing accurate and timely financial information. This role is responsible for preparing financial reports, developing budgets, conducting analysis and forecasts, and ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for assigned cost centers, providing data-driven insights to operational managers.

• Perform daily budgeting and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to disciplined financial practices.

• Prepare monthly general ledger reports and reconciliations with well-organized supporting documentation.

• Develop annual budgets and long-term financial plans for assigned cost centers.

• Deliver exceptional customer service by providing timely and accurate financial insights to operational managers.

• Document business processes, identify efficiencies, and recommend improvements. Assist in implementing process enhancements.

• Proactively seek professional development opportunities and maintain ongoing communication with management regarding growth and learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2+ 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:

• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, preferably within a facilities management or operations setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and charts.

• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Workday or similar financial systems is preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate financial insights to operational managers and stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Commitment to customer service and the ability to communicate and coordinate with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.

• Experience in higher education or public sector finance is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is desirable.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030 to $74,940. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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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