"26-47 Budget and Financial Analyst (Manager 180) - Division of Finance and Administration"

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Division of Finance and Administration invites applicants for the position of Budget and Financial Analyst.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Division of Finance and Administration provides a wide range of support functions that are vital to the operation of the University and to the success of students, faculty, and staff. The division strives to provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial information and advice to the University community to support management decision-making, and to demonstrate fiscal responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance to the University's constituents.

The Budget and Financial Analyst supports the division by providing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical services including maintaining financial data, preparing reports, and supporting both operating and capital project planning. This position works collaboratively with campus partners to provide accurate information, training, and technical support to system users.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, technologically proficient, and comfortable managing complex data while supporting collaborative process improvements; and will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail; excellent problem-solving and organizational skills; and ability to analyze complex financial data and present insights clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and enhance the project management system (SmartSheet) to ensure effective functionality
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability by identifying issues, resolving errors, and providing technical guidance and support
• Leverage available technology to streamline and automate and improve workflows and reporting processes
• Develop clear documentation and user resources for system and process updates
• Deliver training in one-on-one, small group, and large group training in various formats
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, ad hoc reports, and schedules to provide accurate and timely data
• Collaborate with Financial & Administrative leadership to ensure financial data is available to support departmental management decisions
• Develop and maintain standardized managerial reports and dashboards to provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports to support budget and planning including revenue analysis, financial planning and consolidation, project planning, and forecasting modeling
• Analyze data to identify historical and current trends to support forecasting and planning
• Interpret information and make process improvement recommendations to support business goals and objectives
• Monitor and track divisional budgets to ensure alignment with established financial goals
• Support division in the annual budget process including verifying all submissions and assisting managers with documentation and support
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Three plus years of professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or a related analytical role
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
• Proficiency in SmartSheet or similar project management platforms
• Experience administering and customizing project management systems
• Experience presenting financial data analysis to non-technical audiences

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.