• Budget Analyst Lead

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Budget Analyst Lead

    How to Apply

    A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in two pages or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).

    Job Summary

    We are looking for an experienced budget analyst to join our team. You will work with a team that supports strategic resource allocation decisions that reflect U-M's longstanding priorities of academic excellence, access and affordability, and fiscal discipline. You will backfill responsibilities for team members who have a portion of their time reassigned to support strategic campus initiatives. This will involve stepping into key functions to ensure continuity and high-quality budget operations during this important time period. This is a three-year term-limited appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding, your satisfactory performance and conduct, and the availability of work. This team works in a fast paced, dynamic office with a supportive and positive climate and culture leading to additional growth and opportunities for success. You will gain a comprehensive view of the University of Michigan and higher education and develop an understanding of the connection between mission and budget. You will provide reporting, analytic and technical expertise for all phases of the annual budget process including tuition, student enrollment and financial aid, faculty and human resources, budget and finance. Find out more about us at https://obp.umich.edu/ .

     

    You will report to the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic and Budgetary Affairs and Executive Director, Office of Budget and Planning.

     

    Why Work at Michigan?

     

    In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan using finance offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

     

    + Generous time off

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

    + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

    Responsibilities*

    + Lead budget planning and management for the $3B annual general fund; advise senior leadership on budget decisions.

    + Collaborate with campus partners on long-term planning, tuition, cost containment, benefits, and financial aid.

    + Develop, maintain, and enhance budget models, tools, and systems; implement improvements based on technology and process changes.

    + Analyze financial activity, perform complex cost and statistical analyses, and prepare reports to guide resource allocation.

    + Serve as a liaison between the Office of Budget & Planning and departments, providing guidance and resolving financial issues.

    + Represent the office across campus and with central offices, fostering collaboration and high-quality outcomes.

    + Make independent, informed decisions on significant budget matters.

    + Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

    + 10 years experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting

    + Extensive experience using advanced spreadsheet functions and managing complex databases

    + Proficient use of financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Business Objects)

    + Demonstrated experience creating data queries and generating reports to support financial insights and decisions

    + In-depth knowledge of budgeting and variance analysis

    + Demonstrated experience recognizing and investigating data anomalies

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    This is a hybrid position based at our Ann Arbor campus, with a combination of on-site and remote work.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    268368

     

    Working Title

     

    Budget Analyst Lead

     

    Job Title

     

    Budget Analyst Lead

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Acad & Bdgt Affairs

     

    Department

     

    Office of Budget & Planning

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/08/2025 - 9/15/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Finance