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Financial Analyst Intermediate

University of Kansas
dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2026
Position Overview The University of Kansas has an opening for a Financial Analyst Intermediate. This position will work with Budget Officers in the various schools/units to balance budget allocations to control totals. The Financial Analyst Intermediate is responsible for extracting and manipulating data from various university files, including budget, accounting, and human resources files by using multiple data tools. This position prepares various reports for the state budget system's submission and assists and prepares consolidated reports for bond-related purposes. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work! 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 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 In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications Resume List of three (3) professional references Application review begins Wednesday, November 18th 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 $61,700 Application Review Begins Wednesday November 18, 2026 Anticipated Start Date Monday December 14, 2026