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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Finance and Budget Analyst I - 3357

Position Number: 6941873
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Finance and Budget Analyst I - 3357

Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Financial Planning and Analysis
Working Title: Finance and Budget Analyst I
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

FTE: 1
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 3357
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The Office of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for strategic planning and institutional budget management for multiple funding sources including State Appropriations, Tuition and Fees, Facilities and Administrative Receipts, Capital Improvement Funds, and Institutional Trust Funds. This office provides financial management and analysis to administrators.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Finance and Budget Analyst provides informational support for the Office of Financial Planning and Analysis to facilitate effective data driven decisions. This position provides complex comparative analysis of all budgets and financial data contained in the University's ERP System, Banner. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting budgetary information and guidance to all departments and units. Position provides assistance to divisional leaders on financial actions regarding their budgets. These responsibilities require an in depth knowledge of Banner Finance. Additional responsibilities include preparing and maintaining reports to assist in the All-Funds Budget process. This requires considerable knowledge of the state and university budget concepts. Transactions and totals are reviewed for accuracy and reasonableness and to ensure that they comply with GAAP and state guidelines.

Job Description:
Primary Purpose of the UnitThe Office of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for strategic planning and institutional budget management for multiple funding sources including State Appropriations, Tuition and Fees, Facilities and Administrative Receipts, Capital Improvement Funds, and Institutional Trust Funds. This office provides financial management and analysis to administrators.
Primary Purpose of PositionThe Finance and Budget Analyst provides informational support for the Office of Financial Planning and Analysis to facilitate effective data driven decisions. This position provides complex comparative analysis of all budgets and financial data contained in the University's ERP System, Banner. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting budgetary information and guidance to all departments and units. Position provides assistance to divisional leaders on financial actions regarding their budgets. These responsibilities require an in depth knowledge of Banner Finance. Additional responsibilities include preparing and maintaining reports to assist in the All-Funds Budget process. This requires considerable knowledge of the state and university budget concepts. Transactions and totals are reviewed for accuracy and reasonableness and to ensure that they comply with GAAP and state guidelines.
Primary ResponsibilitiesPercent of Time - 60%

Analyze and review departmental budgets and expenditures for the non-general budget funds

Provide consultation to department heads and budget managers in the preparation of annual budget estimates

Produce a variety of standard and ad hoc financial analyses, including, but not limited to, multi-year budget forecasts, quarterly projections of revenues and expenses, and other reports to provide to resource allocation decisions and internal controls

Perform comparative analysis of budgetary transactions on a monthly basis to determine if significant variations or unusual relationships exist by comparing monthly and/or year-to-date entries with previous amounts. Determine if amounts are reasonable and have been properly recorded, make adjustments to resolve any issues

Conduct detailed financial examination of the non-general budget funds, to include fee funds and endowed spending funds

Assist with reports and analysis for the university's annual All-Funds Budget
Percent of Time - 20%

Work with other financial units on campus to gather and combine data sets, merge current with historical records, and develop programming logic that can be deployed and repeated to extract, translate, and load data into various systems

Combine, consolidate all department requests by division and summarize overall results in preliminary pro forma statements

Compile non-financial information and critical ratios to aid in decision-making as it relates to resource allocation

Prepare reports that will assist in developing long-range projections for budget planning purposes, as well as develop reports and other useful tools to assist with the development of the All-Funds Budget

Percent of Time - 20%

Responsibilities include assisting staff by providing appropriate responses to questions and guidance on financial issues

Answer inquiries and seek information needed to perform duties and the ability to articulate and defend data

Responsible for research, reconciling, financial analysis and reporting

Serve on project teams and committees involving testing, training, and related operational procedure development

Other duties as assigned to assist the Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis that require analysis and problem solving

Management Preference:
Two to five years of budget or accounting experience, preferably in higher education. Knowledge of and experience with Banner Finance, including the use of forms as well as advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and analytics.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation:

Job Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Professional
Posting Number: EPA01092

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13012