Financial Specialist

Financial Specialist

The University of Kentucky, Office of the Vice President for Student Success is currently seeking a Financial Specialist to assist in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review phases of the University's annual budget process. This position will report to the Financial Specialist Lead in the Student Success Business Office and will be responsible for assisting units in the Office for Student Success in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with University procurement policies.

Primary job responsibilities will include : forecast resource needs for various units in Student Success utilizing query various databases such as Tableau and SAP; prepare unit budget reports as part of monthly and annual reconciliation process of University cost centers, endowment funds, and grants; procure goods and services in accordance with University procurement policies on behalf of units; build and maintain strong working relationships with unit administrative staff. In addition, this role will routinely assist financial issues with University departments such as Accounts Payables, Purchasing, Accounting and Financial Reporting Services, Endowment Services, Philanthropy, and Collective Grants Services. This role will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Student Success Business Office to stay abreast of financial and procurement policy updates across campus. The Financial Specialist will assist in fulfillment of team goals and cover responsibilities of other colleagues when needed and think critically to provide innovative ideas for improvements within the business, programs, processes, and procedures for Student Success.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service orientation with strong verbal and written communication, listening, planning, time management, public speaking, and decision-making skills. We are seeking an individual who is influential, motivated with strong interpersonal skills and can build strong working relationships. This individual must work well independently and within a team environment and possess strong technical skills in SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and knowledge of UK business regulations and policies.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 12 / 2025

Our University Community : We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.