IT Financial/Budget Analyst

monitoring UTS expenditures and working to ensure purchases align with budgetary constraints and cost-saving initiatives ● Developing plans for the appropriate allocation of resources to IT departments ● Overseeing critical tasks such as cost management, funding proposals, grants management, and financial reporting ● Regularly collaborating with IT procurement, project management, and coordinators to address department needs ● Supporting UTS risk management by assessing and mitigating financial risks ● Conducting financial planning and forecasting for UTS ● Balancing monthly ledgers for UTS Working with campus departments, including University Technology Services, analyze and evaluate multi-year and long term cost projections related to total project costs for technology solutions. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a financial skillset related to accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, and/or similar experience. Strong proficiency of spreadsheets using but not limited to (MS Excel, Google Sheets, etc.) Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, and/or budgeting software. Excellent Microsoft and Google Workspace skills. Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping. Ability to analyze and track contracts along with software & support renewals. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with university constituents. Ability to work well with all levels of employees and understand the need for confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to multitask. Desired Qualifications: Master's degree. Course work or certifications in Accounting. Proficiency with data analysis tools SQL , and/or advanced budgeting software. Experience in Higher Education and their accounting principles. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP (Banner) or others. Experience in GAAP \ Fund Based Accounting. Experience working in IT or relevant education a plus. Any experience in IT contract management and compliance.