How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached to your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Library Finance department contributes to the success of the University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor by delivering accurate financial support to each division and across the library.  As the Budget Analyst Senior you will collaborate with transactional specialists and other colleagues within Finance & HR to lead efforts to provide budgetary support to specific divisions within the library and library wide analysis. Your role is crucial in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. Your role will be technical, with competencies in financial modeling and analysis. You will also serve as the financial lead contact for assigned divisions within the library. You will help establish procedures for the programmatic budget model within the library. You will work directly with the Library Finance Director, Finance Manager, and other finance team members in many library wide budget deliverables, including the provost’s budget submission process, annual salary programs, the allocation of funds within the library, library wide budget projections, internal controls, and year-end close-out. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build successful relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will report to the Library Finance Director.
 

Because we are committed to diversity, we aspire to develop the individual and collective skills to recognize, celebrate, and deploy difference as a path to engagement, innovation, and the generation of new ideas and knowledge.
 

You may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. We will periodically reevaluate support for flexible work, taking into account our evolving policies and team responsibilities.
 

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate daily budget activities.
• Manage complex budget projects.
• Compile and provide information to library leaders regarding budget and account activities, and personnel rosters.
• Monitor and reconcile budgets, accounts, and rosters, and review related activities for compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Use advanced budgeting and financial software to evaluate data, provide projections, and generate financial reports.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, offering insights to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Implement systems for improved efficiency and accuracy in budgeting and forecasting.
• Participate in developing and implementing strategic directions and objectives for the Library Finance department.
• Assist in the installation of budgetary control systems.
• Train newly assigned or less experienced finance staff.

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous time off (24 vacation days per year and 15 sick days per year)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and more

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and budgeting.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with reporting software (such as Business Objects, Tableau, etc.) and databases (such as SQL and Oracle) with an understanding of database reporting, structure and data management.
• Demonstrated experience using advanced spreadsheet functions (such as Excel Pivot tables, VLookup.)
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis within established timelines with the ability to present complex financial data in understandable terms.
• Knowledge in financial planning, strategic analysis, budget formulation, execution of budgets, and budget and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating and communicating complex budget activities with others, including formulation, monitoring, and delivery of budget presentations for complex programs.
• Experience performing work that is varied and challenging while working in an environment of fluctuating priorities.
• Experience with process improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and a commitment to continuous learning.

Additional Information

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourage our employees to incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work. More information on our Diversity Plan can be found here.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.