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Financial Analyst Intermediate

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
May 28, 2026
Position Overview The Financial Analyst Intermediate will work with Budget Officers in the various schools/units to balance budget allocations to control totals. Extract and manipulate data from various university files, including budget, accounting, and human resources files by using multiple data tools. Prepare various reports for the state budget system's submission. Assist and prepare consolidated reports for bond related purposes. Job Description 35% - Budget Analysis: Work with Budget Officers in the various schools/units on campus to balance allocations to control totals. Review budgets to verify that allocations of new funds (including, but not limited to, merit) are in accordance with Provost Office guidelines. Provide guidance to departmental budget representatives to resolve issues pertaining to budget preparation and maintenance. Consult with university staff on budgeting, accounting, payroll fringes and management problems using discretion and judgment to recommend and implement procedures. Organize financial data for budget requests and appeals to the Board of Regents. 25% - Technical: Utilize various client-server and web-based fiscal management systems. Extract and manipulate data from various university files daily, including budget, accounting and human resource files by using multiple data tools. Develop and reconcile information for the university's working budget preparation and other data collection purposes. Prepare ad-hoc Oracle Analytics Cloud analyses and dashboards. Continuously examine system functionality and improve business processes. 10% - Assist with the preparation of the University's Annual Budget Request to the state and collect and prepare consolidated revenue reports for bond related purposes. 10% - Coordinate the University's Administrative Overhead (AOH) assessments 10% - Process university budget transfers and related activities. Validate budget transfer from departments prior to processing and ensure the transfers adhere to university policy and correct any issues. 5% - Conduct Training Labs 5% - Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Budget Office Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, information technology, economics, math, or related field with three (3) years of professional experience in data and/or financial analysis work. A BA in an unrelated field may be accepted with four (4) years of professional experience in data and/or financial analysis.; OR High School diploma/GED with seven (7) years of professional experience in data and/or financial analysis. Five (5) years of experience with KU financial systems or other similar systems Two (2) years of experience demonstrating proficiency in MS Office Suite products, key skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivots). Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, as demonstrated by application materials and work history. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in writing SAS or SQL in SAS queries and coding programs for financial analysis, as evidenced in application materials. Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle budget solutions, PeopleSoft human resources software specific to the public sector, as evidenced in application materials. Excellent written communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, as evidenced by application materials and previous work experience. Familiarity with the structure, policies, and procedures of the University of Kansas Lawrence campus, as demonstrated in application materials. Master's degree in business administration or related field. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application includes: Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications Resume/CV List of three (3) professional references Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application review begins Wednesday, June 10th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to Applicants Mary Ann Richey marichey@ku.edu 785-864-3137 Advertised Salary Range Starting at $61,700.00 Application Review Begins Wednesday June 10, 2026 Anticipated Start Date Wednesday July 15, 2026