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Posted: 26-Feb-25
Location: Rochester, Michigan
Internal Number: 33638
Position Purpose:
The information technology (IT) Financial/Budget Analyst, reporting through the IT Business Operations department, serves as a key resource for financial planning for University Technology Services (UTS) at Oakland University and coordinates between technical units to help ensure the efficient and strategic planning for financial resources. Main responsibilities include:
● Coordinating directly with the CIO and IT leadership staff to develop the UTS budget
● Tracking and monitoring UTS expenditures and working to ensure purchases align with budgetary constraints and cost-saving initiatives
● Developing plans for the appropriate allocation of resources to IT departments
● Overseeing critical tasks such as cost management, funding proposals, grants management, and financial reporting
● Regularly collaborating with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address department needs
● Supporting UTS risk management by assessing and mitigating financial risks
● Conducting financial planning and forecasting for UTS
● Balancing monthly ledgers for UTS
Working with campus departments, including University Technology Services, analyze and evaluate multi-year and long term cost projections related to total project costs for technology solutions.
● Coordinating directly with the CIO and IT leadership staff to develop the UTS budget
● Tracking and monitoring UTS expenditures and working to ensure purchases align with budgetary constraints and cost-saving initiatives
● Developing plans for the appropriate allocation of resources to IT departments
● Overseeing critical tasks such as cost management, funding proposals, grants management, and financial reporting
● Regularly collaborating with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address department needs
● Supporting UTS risk management by assessing and mitigating financial risks
● Conducting financial planning and forecasting for UTS
● Balancing monthly ledgers for UTS
Working with campus departments, including University Technology Services, analyze and evaluate multi-year and long term cost projections related to total project costs for technology solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a financial skillset related to accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, and/or similar experience.
- Strong proficiency of spreadsheets using but not limited to (MS Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)
- Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, and/or budgeting software.
- Excellent Microsoft and Google Workspace skills.
- Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
- Ability to analyze and track contracts along with software & support renewals.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with university constituents.
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees and understand the need for confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to multitask.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Course work or certifications in Accounting.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools SQL, and/or advanced budgeting software.
- Experience in Higher Education and their accounting principles.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP (Banner) or others.
- Experience in GAAP \ Fund Based Accounting.
- Experience working in IT or relevant education a plus.
- Any experience in IT contract management and compliance.
About Oakland University
Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.
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