Finance/Budget Analyst 3

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Budget Analyst will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for clinical and center departments within the School of Medicine, including comprehensive financial planning and budgeting that embraces all operating components and fund sources. This involves the preparation and execution of various budget types, and all-funds budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats. This position will proactively seek to determine the needs of the units it supports to provide effective and efficient customer service. The Budget Analyst will provide recommendations on complex and unique financial issues based on projections for spending and the current/projected fiscal environment. Other duties include: conducting regular budget reviews, providing support for pre- and post- proposal process for contracts and grants, assisting with determining training needs for division personnel.

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs. Ability to monitor and collect data, and to assess accuracy and integrity of data. Ability to analyze data, interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation and create financial reports and/or presentations. Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure understanding of the information and message.

Experience with PeopleSoft preferred. Experience in an academic/university and/or healthcare setting preferred.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.