Financial Analyst Lead

Summary

We are seeking a Financial Analyst Lead to join the Executive Business Services (EBS) team. The EBS team provides a broad range of budget, financial, procurement, administrative and consulting services for five Executive Offices : President, Vice President and General Counsel, Vice President and Secretary, Vice President for Government Relations, and Vice President for Communications, as well as, the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office, the Division of Public Safety and Security, the Economic Growth Institute, Ethics, the Integrity, & Compliance Office and the Arts Initiative.

Reporting directly to the Director of EBS, the Financial Analysts are an integral member of our team and responsible for providing direct financial support and consultation on a wide range of financial matters and related topics for all of our client offices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with University executive and senior leadership to develop department budgets and assist with understanding and interpreting performance against budgets.
• Consult with executive leadership on a wide range of business-related topics to develop strategy for achieving department goals, while maximizing long-term financial stability and flexibility.
• Provide accurate and thoughtful guidance and consultation regarding U-M and EBS department financial policies and procedures.
• Develop regular and ad hoc reports and analysis.
• Review and approve transactions.
• Promote a strong internal controls environment and help create and manage processes in collaboration with EBS departments to ensure controls are in place.
• Provide training to EBS department administrative staff on budget and finance related topics.
• Partner with EBS departments to help promote continual improvement by optimizing business processes and identifying and developing best practices.

Skills You Have

Required Qualifications

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the