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University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 4 days ago

Financial and Budget Lead Analyst

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $106K/yr

6+ years exp

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is hiring a Financial and Budget Lead Analyst for the Department of Neurology. The role involves developing and maintaining financial reports, analyzing financial data for budget preparation, and collaborating with various units to enhance financial processes.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain simple and complex financial spreadsheets in order to analyze University's financial data and prepare accurate and timely financial reports for university administrators, state budget, and financial reporting

Download, compile, categorize, and manipulate the University's financial data using formulas and methods. Prepare, and distribute accurate, concise, well-organized, and timely financial reports, presentations, and financial information which may include financial charts, forecasting, and/or budget vs. actual variance analysis

Work within tight deadlines to analyze and provide basic forecasts for budget and financial data, such as salaries, fringe benefits, indirect cost recoveries, state funds, revolving funds, grants and contracts, fund balances, and other areas as needed

Lead review and analysis of all University's assigned financial accounts and expenditures to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in order to make accurate year-end revenue, expense, and surplus/deficit projections. Develop recommendations and present to leadership

Prepare future budgets based upon historical data and trends

Maintain and manage an archive of budget and financial data files that can quickly be accessed and manipulated to generate the needed financial information

Independently prepare responses for various internal and external agencies

Participate in special projects. Identify, recommend, and implement workflow process improvements

Communicate and collaborate with schools and administrative units to understand their financial activity, request data or additional information about a particular issue, discuss anomalies or discrepancies that are observed, and assist them with the preparation of various internal or external financial data requests

Participate or direct the discussion, development, and implementation of new university financial processes and procedures

Support management with special projects and implement workflow process improvements and initiatives. Provide management updates and recommendations. Develop and implement training programs as needs are identified

Provide work coordination and training to less experienced staff

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingManagement accountingData managementData analysisCertified Public AccountantWorkflow process improvementEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business-related field

Six (6) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing, data management, or data analysis

Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing or assessment of internal controls

Knowledge of position requirements

Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws

Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems

Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts

Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery