Finance and Budget Analyst

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The Fiscal Services department of the University Libraries provides financial planning, financial services, and business services and support. Specifically, responsibilities include:
* budget planning, management, and analysis of 300 University accounts from all funding sources: state, trust/endowment, and grants
* developing and implementing financial policies and procedures
* leads financial support for facilities planning, and maintenance and renovation needs for Davis, Wilson, Health Sciences, and R.B. House Libraries, and several branch libraries
* providing business knowledge and assistance to internal and external customers
* development and maintenance of financial and operational internal controls
* ensuring financial and business compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations
* analysis, development and implementation of accounting information systems, and the creation of decision-ready management reports
* planning and procuring the necessary services, equipment, supplies and library materials to keep the libraries in operation; provide for the research needs of faculty, students, researchers, doctors, preceptors, hospitals, and other medical agencies
* functioning as liaison for communicating business information and needs between university and campus libraries

The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial expertise to support the mission and vision of the University Libraries. The Finance and Budget Analyst maintains and improves financial systems that ensure the fulfillment of daily accounting, budget, and business needs. The Finance and Budget Analyst will utilize various techniques to consolidate and process financial information and data from multiple sources and present financial information in an easily understandable format.

Using tools for budget and financial management and business intelligence, this position will develop communication, processes, and protocols for financial reporting for library and campus stakeholders.

This position will develop automated processes and tools to create a variety of models that support business and financial analysis. This position will analyze existing reporting and redesign as necessary for efficient reporting based on user requirements and purpose. They will assist with maintenance and documentation of internal control processes to ensure accuracy of the data and reports.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience

* Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle/PeopleSoft.experience with tools used for budget management, dashboard and analytics, query, and business intelligence.
* Proficiency with accounting, finance, and business process practices.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products.
* Experience with innovative problem solving, financial management, and financial modeling.
* Ability to present complex information in an understandable format.
* Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* Commitment to excellent customer service.
* Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work and engage with a broad group of stakeholders.

* Experience in an academic or nonprofit environment
* Experience in Library Finance and Operations.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.