Budget Analyst

About the Opportunity The Budget Analyst supports the development, administration, monitoring, and reporting of operating and capital budgets for the UNC System Office and assigned functional areas. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial performance, preparing budget projections and reports, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and recommending appropriate resource allocations and corrective actions. Working with stakeholders across the organization, the position provides financial guidance that supports planning, decision-making, and operational effectiveness. The analyst interprets complex financial information, communicates findings clearly to financial and non-financial audiences, and identifies opportunities to strengthen budgeting and financial management processes. The position answer questions from departments on processes, tools, and allowable uses of funds and provides regular updates on revenues and expenditures, prepares regular and ad hoc reports, provide technical assistance and guidance to departments on funding sources. The position exercises independent judgment in resolving budgetary issues and developing recommendations that support the UNC System Office's priorities. All work must comply with UNC System policies, State of North Carolina requirements, and applicable regulations while promoting accountability, transparency, and sound fiscal management. This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. About the UNC System Office The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press. About the Team The Finance and Administration division works as staff to the Board of Governors, president, and chief operating officer to support the financial management of the UNC System. This includes the areas of budget development and execution, facilities, property, capital construction, debt management, procurement policy, tuition and fee development, efficiency efforts, and analysis of policy changes with a fiscal impact. Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills Master's degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline; or bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline and 1-2 yrs experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Required Competencies Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts. Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations. Ability to interact with internal and external clients/customers using both oral and written communication skills to discuss financial processes or issues. Ability to gather, organize, analyze and format financial information and other data to comply with applicable guidelines. Ability to research, investigate, and analyze data. Ability to function within defined guidelines and procedures to resolve routine issues, and to make independent and logical decisions and/or recommendations. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills Public sector budgeting experience. Experience with ERP systems and financial software applications used in the state of North Carolina. Classification: Finance/Budget Analyst II Appointment Type: Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Employment Type: EHRA EHRA Category: Not Determined Location: Raleigh, NC USA Position Number: G0002332 Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process. The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina System