Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics / Senior Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics

Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics / Senior Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics

Arizona State University is recruiting a Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics / Senior Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics to join the Office of Planning and Budget in Tempe, Arizona. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work three days per week in the office and two days remotely. Relocation assistance is not available.

Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the nation's most forward-thinking public research institutions, serving more than 140,000 students and consistently recognized as the No. 1 Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years. Guided by the ASU Charter, the university is committed to academic excellence, student success, and creating meaningful impact through inclusion, innovation, and community engagement.

Within ASU, the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) serves as a trusted strategic partner to university leadership. The team plays a critical role in resource planning, financial stewardship, and institutional decision-making, helping ensure the university remains financially strong while advancing its ambitious mission. OPB fosters a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where diverse perspectives are valued and complex financial data is transformed into actionable insights.

The Office of Planning and Budget is seeking a collaborative and analytical financial professional to join its Financial Planning & Analytics team. Whether hired at the Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics / Senior Data Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics level, you'll contribute to projects and initiatives that influence strategic and operational decisions across one of the nation's largest public universities.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analytics, you'll develop sophisticated financial models, perform detailed analyses, and partner with stakeholders across the university to support resource planning, budgeting, and long-term financial sustainability. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and translating data into meaningful recommendations that help shape institutional strategy.

You'll thrive in this environment if you are passionate about ASU's mission, enjoy highly collaborative work, embrace continuous learning, and appreciate a workplace that values innovation, flexibility, and curiosity.

Your contribution will likely include:

• Build and maintain financial models that support university planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze complex financial data and develop recommendations that inform executive decision-making.
• Partner with colleagues across the Office of Planning and Budget and university departments to identify financial opportunities and address institutional challenges.
• Support resource planning, allocation, and financial management initiatives that align with university priorities.
• Present financial analyses and insights to a variety of stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that improve financial planning processes and organizational effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate data, trends, and business needs to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Experience you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to develop and interpret complex financial models.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across a large, complex organization.
• A proactive, intellectually curious approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you:

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $68,300$90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reduction programs
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.