Business or Financial Analyst Lead (Remote)

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required and should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position. Studies show that women, persons of color, and persons from other less socially privileged backgrounds are less likely to apply for positions unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We believe that people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we encourage applications from people with these identities, or who are members of other marginalized communities. If you think you have what it takes, have transferable skills, and are quick to learn, but don't necessarily satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification, we would love to hear from you!

Summary

Since 1841, the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has been the heart of The Michigan Difference, educating young leaders through a rich liberal arts curriculum and creating new knowledge through world-class research and scholarship. We offer more than 100-degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Learn more about LSA at

As part of the largest College at the University of Michigan, LSA Finance employs more than 100 staff who provide financial, procurement, and research administration support to over 100 units. We are looking for well-qualified applicants for a Business Analyst Lead role to provide financial reporting, analysis, and support services for LSA units and service in a leadership role on the Business Analyst team. The business analyst is a member of LSA Finance, reporting to the Business Analyst Manager, and partnering with Unit Administrators to provide shared financial management and business analyst support. As one team, the business analysts, business office staff, and procurement staff work together as the financial resource for assigned units. A training program is part of the onboarding plan.

Flexible Work Arrangements

As part of the University of Michigan's Future Work Initiative and LSA Finance's Flexible Work Arrangements, you may work on campus or remotely but are required to come to campus as needed to foster intentional collaboration, team building, and connection.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan 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

In addition, LSA offers:

• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

Responsibilities*

• Partner with Unit Administrators to develop budgets and help strategically interpret performance against budgets. Troubleshoot financial-related questions.
• Provide accurate and thoughtful guidance regarding UM, LSA, and unit financial policies and procedures.
• Develop regular and ad hoc reports and analyses for units and college leadership.
• Promote a strong internal controls environment and help manage processes to ensure controls are in place.
• Advise on operational efficiency within units to help promote the effective use of financial resources.
• Lead process and project teams; ability to manage competing agendas. Identify process improvements and best practices. Measure and ensure the effectiveness of improvement projects.
• Provide training to unit and LSA Finance staff.
• Part of Business Analyst leadership team, working collaboratively on LSA Finance goals
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and accessibility, and a commitment to empowering and valuing the contribution of others

Required Qualifications*

• BBA in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent work experience.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience using spreadsheets (can perform complex functions) such as Excel and Google, complex databases, and other Office products. Demonstrated skill in creating data queries and reports.
• Proficiency with University administrative and business tools including Business Objects, MReports, and other MPathways systems; knowledge of UM organizational structure or similar experience if external to UM.
• Highly proactive, with a high degree of problem-solving skills, accountability for workload, and adapts during times of change.
• Ability to work in an environment of fluctuating priorities and interruptions.
• Experience recognizing and investigating data anomalies.
• Experience working collaboratively with teams and independently.
• Experience leading teams, projects, and training.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information

The target salary range for this position is $99,000 - $107,000. The actual salary offered may be higher based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Opening ID

245454

Working Title

Business or Financial Analyst Lead (Remote)

Job Title

Financial or Bus Analyst Ld

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Dean: Finance

Posting Begin/End Date

2/20/2024 - 3/05/2024

Salary

$99,000.00 - $107,000.00

Career Interest

Finance