Description

Position Title:

Senior Budget Analyst

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$91,800 - $102,800 per year; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Annual

A. POSITION PURPOSE

The mission of the University Budget Office is to provide planning and decision support for University executive leadership, business managers and others at Santa Clara University through compilation, analysis and dissemination of information that contributes to sound decision making in the planning and allocation of resources and assessments of institutional effectiveness.

The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for analytical, in-depth management of complex budgeting processes and will be required to apply advanced budgeting and accounting theory to various problems by using analytical, evaluative, or interpretive processes and independent problem-solving skills.

Specific duties include but not limited to: compiling, analyzing, disseminating and presenting budget and financial data; preparing supplemental schedules and verifying school/unit information; loading and reviewing annual budgets and projections of operating units, with analytical review for plan compliance/potential problems. Become a valued strategic finance partner by applying deep and insightful analytical skills and good business acumen to ensure sound financial decisions are made. This position requires a high degree of independence and critical thinking and is heavily relied upon to provide information to management, upon which strategic decisions will be made.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting and Reporting

• Under the direction of the University Budget Director, deliver on the annual university budget and forecast processes in collaboration with the University Budget Office team. Coordinate in the financial information flow between assigned business units and the budget office. Leverage business knowledge to obtain in-depth understanding of and explanations for variances.
• Work closely with accounting to ensure financial statements and forecasting methodologies are consistent.
• Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the university, particularly within the assigned units, in order to critically analyze financial results and budget submissions along with allocation of new funding requests.
• Provide analysis and financial perspective in support of strategic directions from the university or assigned operating units.

Financial System and Reporting

• Through the use of financial systems and tools, utilize data to provide meaningful analyses and support for departmental and school operational planning and budgeting requirements
• Independently develop reports using University forecasting and reporting tools, troubleshoot existing reports, build queries for central and unit-level use in managing budgets and financial planning activities
• Ensure that budget managers have access to appropriate and timely information to support financial analyses and budget status reporting

Financial Analysis, Modeling

• Independently identify and perform critical analyses, develop recommendations, and generate standardized and ad-hoc reports for units as assigned
• Effectively partner with assigned operating units to improve operations through the use of insightful data and analyses
• Actively partner with leaders from assigned units to provide reasonable projections of annual revenues and uses based on financial models
• Analyze and evaluate variances and recommend budget planning strategies

Unit Financial Management Support

• Work closely with assigned divisional administrators and senior managers to monitor the financial performance of the divisions and programs
• Meet regularly with assigned divisional administrators and senior managers to develop corrective action plans as needed
• Compare actual performance to budgeted performance; provides analytical and technical support to specific assigned divisions of the University concerning detail budget issues

Other

• Other duties as assigned

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

May hire and supervise graduate and undergraduate interns

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.

2. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.

3. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.

4. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.

5. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.

6. Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.

7. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

8. Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in the use of technology to illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impact studies
• Commitment to understand and support Santa Clara University's distinctive Jesuit educational vision and further the mission, values and goals of the University
• Desire to be inquisitive and strive to gain understanding of the workings of the university and its operating units and schools

2. SKILLS:

• Strong analytical skills and the proven ability to plan, develop and execute creative approaches to complex financial issues
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational and management abilities
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity and a demonstrated ability to work with an increasingly diverse campus community

3. ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with school administrators, faculty, students and staff as well as university administrators at various levels
• Ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of performance in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to apply high level of critical thinking to address business issues and provide solutions or recommendations
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

4 EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required. Accounting, finance, or other business field preferred. Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong preference for individual with experience working in higher education and directly supporting operating units

5. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of related education and experience

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.



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Americans with Disabilities Act

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