Budget Analyst
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Posting Details Posting Details Working Title Budget Analyst Position Number C00910 Posting Number C00662P Type of Recruitment General Public Pay Band 4 Is this position restricted? No Work Location Radford Division Finance & Administration-20 College/Unit Financial Services-E&G-2010 Department Budget & Financial Planning-20108 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time Work Schedule Normal Work Schedule M-F, 8am - 5pm Physical Demands Posting Text Contact Name for Applicant Connie Phillips Contact Phone for Applicant 540-###-#### Education/experience A combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, including education, certifications/licensure, and/or experience in budget, public administration, finance, business administration a related field. Job Summary Reporting to the Assistant Budget Director for Operations, the Budget Analyst will provide primary operational support to the Office of Budget and Financial Planning {OBFP) as the first point of contact for the department. The Budget Analyst will answer questions related to funding levels, procedures, Banner Finance, COGNOS, and provide direction to University staff and faculty. The Budget Analyst will work closely with other members of the OBFP team to assist with position control management, as well as, prepare, monitor, analyze, project, report, and close-out the fiscal year's operating budget. The Budget Analyst will analyze past, present, and future trends to predict future financial performance, as well as, perform financial and budget reconciliations. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for consistent evaluations of current processes and systems, while recommending appropriate changes to best practices, and work on budget issues, which may include reviewing, researching, and recommending alternative budget strategies Required Qualifications The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proficient knowledge of budget and planning methodologies; conduct complex financial analyses involving reconciliations and preparing detailed reports; coordinate budget formulation with agency objectives and negotiate problem areas; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; respond accurately and quickly to requests for information or financial analyses under strict deadlines; prioritize and work on multiple projects; learn Virginia's higher education budget and finance policies, procedures and systems; understand Virginia's legislative process; understand of fund accounting. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must possess effective written and oral communication skills. Additional Considerations Responsible level of experience in higher education finance or related fields involving budget or financial analyses; familiarity with public policies affecting state colleges and universities; knowledge of or capacity to learn the Commonwealth's Performance Budgeting System, Cognos Query Studio, and Ellucian Banner Administrative; and experience in preparing financial forecasts in large complex organizations. Aptitude to work with pivot tables and core functions in an integrated accounting system such as Banner. Hiring Range Pay Band 4, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 08/20/2024 Application Review Date 09/03/2024 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment Conditions Must have a criminal background check Statement of Economic Interest is required No Alternate work scheduleRequired LicensesDescribe other job related licenses and/or certificationsEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department. Quick Link for Internal Postings