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Cal Poly Humboldt · 3 weeks ago

Budget Analyst II

Humboldt County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$5,178/mo - $7,543/mo

2+ years exp

Cal Poly Humboldt is a comprehensive university that provides impactful educational opportunities. The Budget Analyst II will perform technical, reporting, and analytical functions to assist the University Budget Office in administering the CSU budgetary program and providing consultative budget services to campus constituents.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and prepare reports on budgetary performance metrics, financial ratios, and financial trends reflecting institutional and unit performance; analysis should incorporate best practices benchmarks and peer comparisons

Develop and maintain budget and financial systems; tracking vacancies, verifying each position is properly funded, and coordinating updates in the appropriate Human Resource, Payroll, Budget and Financial Accounting systems. , including the use of SQL, creation of fields and tables, and other database development as necessary; reports and dashboards may reflect data on a monthly, quarterly, annual, multi-year, or adhoc basis; serve as the primary contact for such reports and dashboards

Lead and work collaboratively with diverse groups to build alignment and successfully accomplish assigned projects and initiatives that lead to organizational improvement, greater efficiency, and improved customer service to the campus

Provide training, guidance and assistance to the campus community and develop resources for use by campus budget analysts, professional, and/or technical staff

Participate in the design, development, testing, and installation of budgeting system improvements and upgrades

Independently perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of complex data and information and present and/or communicate findings in a clear and effective manner

Analyze data and develop financial forecasting models using mathematical and statistical techniques (revenue projections, spending projections, salary cost estimates, peer data comparisons, etc.)

Research and develop policy recommendations, business processes, standards, and procedures; assess, formulate, and evaluate impacts of recommended or implemented policies and procedures from a strategic and operational perspective

Qualification

Budgeting principlesFinancial analysisSQLFinancial forecastingOracle/PeopleSoftMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience

General knowledge of budgeting principles, concepts, and processes

Skill in following guidelines and providing input and feedback

Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze and summarize mathematical and statistical information

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders

Organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Working knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles and practices

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, administrative, personnel fiscal management, and cash-flow management

Working knowledge of research techniques and statistical principles and procedures

General knowledge of the principles of position control and budgetary alignment

Advanced proficiency in using financial system, word processing and spreadsheet software and applications

Strong analytical skills in order to evaluate and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and recommendations

Ability to define problem areas, collect data, perform preliminary analyses, make appropriate recommendations, and prepare clear and concise analytical comments

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and ideas and advise managers, staff, and faculty regarding budgeting policies and procedures

Ability to lead and train others

Preferred

Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System, or equivalent information system

Demonstrated skill with the following software applications: Microsoft Office Professional; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.)

Any amount of professional experience in a higher education institution