Financial Analyst

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009957

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Position Summary/Description:

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.

The Financial Analyst, based in the Dean’s Office within the College of Arts and Sciences, serves as a key financial partner for departments within an assigned academic division as part of the College’s shared services model.

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, this position provides comprehensive financial, operational, and analytical support across a diverse portfolio of departments, programs, and fund sources. The Financial Analyst works closely with departmental leadership, accountants, Contracts & Grants Coordinators, and central University offices to support coordinated financial management, effective resource utilization, and compliance with College and University policies and regulations.

The position is responsible for analyzing and monitoring financial activity across all fund types; supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes; and preparing detailed financial analyses and reports to support operational and strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include monitoring divisional budget allocations, reviewing position funding and personnel-related transactions, analyzing revenue and expenditure trends, identifying and resolving financial discrepancies, and supporting fiscal year-end closeout and carryforward planning activities.

The Financial Analyst also supports the tracking and management of strategic and discretionary commitments within the division, exercising sound judgment in the coordination and use of funding sources. In partnership with the Divisional Finance Director, the position helps departments navigate complex financial and operational issues, improve financial processes, and align financial activity with departmental priorities and long-term planning objectives.

This position plays a critical role in supporting fiscal stewardship, operational consistency, and collaborative service delivery across the division and the broader CAS shared services organization. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex operational and financial problems, manage competing priorities, and build strong collaborative relationships with departments and shared services partners.

Education and Experience:

• Experience supporting financial operations in higher education, research administration, healthcare, government, or similarly complex and regulated environments.

• Experience working with multiple fund types, including State, sponsored, discretionary, trust, gift, or endowment funds.

• Familiarity with University financial, HR, and reporting systems such as ConnectCarolina, InfoPorte, Tableau, Power BI, Hyperion, or similar enterprise systems.

• Experience supporting budgeting, position funding, HR funding distributions, commitment tracking, or fiscal year-end closeout activities.

• Experience working directly with faculty, academic leadership, or decentralized operational units.

• Experience in a shared services or highly collaborative operational model.

• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, operational efficiency, and data-informed decision-making.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of related experience.

• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, financial operations, or related business functions.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to interpret, reconcile, and synthesize complex financial data from multiple sources.

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and independently solve operational and financial problems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information and collaborate effectively with individuals at varying organizational levels.

• Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and large datasets.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, service-oriented, and evolving operational environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting or data analysis tools.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.