Budget Analyst

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Position Title:
Budget Analyst

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Budget Planner II

Position Summary:

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for numbers and process improvement? The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Budget Analyst to conduct financial analysis and budget oversight to support decision-making, planning, and policy formulation by university leadership. This role identifies creative solutions, works independently, collaborates with team members, and serves as a budget liaison to faculty, staff, and others to advance UW-Platteville's mission and goals.

This is a full-time, 12-month position, with a salary of $65,000, commensurate with experience. You'll benefit from a flexible schedule, excellent benefits, and the potential for a hybrid work arrangement - all within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide budget and policy analysis for departmental or divisional budgets containing a variety of funding sources.
• Develop short- and long-term budgetary projections, annual operating budgets, and program cost analyses.
• Make recommendations for compensation and staff planning and collaborate with other budget analysts to ensure effective budget planning for the university.
• Manage financial systems, input budget data and accounting data, ensure accuracy and precision, and meet associated deadlines.
• Assist with developing and monitoring complex budges and short- and long-term budgetary projections.
• Analyze, identify, and make recommendations for cost savings and funding options by analyzing institutional data.
• Conduct program and budget analysis and prepare financial reports in accordance with established procedures, guidance, and regulations.
• Assist in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with institutional policies and departmental objectives.
• Liaise with colleagues in the Budget Office, the Financial Services department, the Human Resources office, and employees across campus.
• Serve as a point of contact for faculty and staff by providing budgetary information and guidance.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field.
• Strong math, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and oral communications skills, including preparation of complex reports of financial information .
• Ability to find creative solutions, work independently, and collaborate with team members.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel.

Why it is great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining -particularly lead mining -dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems, high-quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Cover letter addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kathy Wagner at View email address on click.appcast.io

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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