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Financial Analyst Intermediate

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI · HybridFull-time$63–70K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–70K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Financial Analyst Intermediate will join the Survey Research Operations Finance Group at the University of Michigan’s Survey Research Center. The role supports project and departmental financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and reconciliation. It requires a business- or finance-related degree and relevant experience, along with Excel and database competency. The position is on-site initially, with a possible hybrid schedule after orientation, subject to project needs and department policy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial AnalysisExcelDatabase SoftwareFinancial ReportingFinancial ManagementWorking Across Staff LevelsDatabase DesignQuery WritingUniversity Financial ProcessesFinancial Data Warehousing

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or Finance or Equivalent2+ Years Accounting or Finance Experience1+ Years Project-Based Financial Analysis1+ Years Database Design and Query Writing

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Financial Analyst Intermediate

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How to Apply

All applicants must submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position. For the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter, please include a cover letter as a page of your resume document. The cover letter should specifically address your interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The following is a job posting for a Financial or Business Analyst Intermediate position at the University of Michigan Survey Research Center.

TheSurvey Research Center (https://src.isr.umich.edu/) (SRC) within theInstitute of Social Research (https://isr.umich.edu/) (ISR), has been a national and international leader in interdisciplinary social science research involving the collection of data from scientific sample surveys. SRC is part of the Institute for Social Research (ISR), and theSurvey Research Operations (https://src.isr.umich.edu/services/survey-research-operations/) (SRO) is the operations branch of the SRC.

SRO provides many services in survey and statistical design, data collection and processing, and data analysis. SRO provides these services to clients from SRC, to other departments within the University, and to researchers and organizations outside the University. Within SRO, staff members work on projects across a variety of substantive areas, using leading survey methodology and project management techniques, and state-of-the-art technical systems.

You will be part of the SRO Finance Group, reporting to the Financial Analyst Lead or the Finance Group Director. After a period of orientation, it is possible to request a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week worked on site.

Responsibilities*

Perform data analysis for projects or department on a variety of financial related topics such as payroll, human resources, revenue, and procurement. Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses on a specific project and across projects and department. Query and summarize datasets for project managers. Monitor the general accounting of project accounts and initiate appropriate corrections. Monitor overall account balance on projects and status of invoice payments. Communicate with project team on project spending requirements such as carryforward restrictions, smoothing and small business spending requirements.

Enter and maintain project level budget and projection data in department cost reporting system. Provide standard and customized reports to managers. Perform projection analysis using cost data from past projects, budget assumptions and current work scope assumptions. Create accurate projections of project future expense.

Initiate the set-up of account structures to support the required level of data needed to perform analysis. Monitor the active status of accounts and process account closeout. Maintain an archive of financial documents as related to sponsored projects. Provide information as requested promptly to financial operations.

Conduct audits of financial transactions, reconcile multiple department accounting processes and initiate corrections. Review proposals and take appropriate action based on specific sponsor requirements. Monitor proposal budget allocations against MPathways Budget Ledger budget allocation. Maintain the department's multiple reconciliation processes and perform necessary accounting corrections. Also responsible for various financial reports and controls.

Some finance database maintenance support.

** Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of selected candidate.

Required Qualifications*

  • B.A. degree in a field related to business or finance, and 2-5 years of experience with an emphasis in either accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.

  • Demonstrated competency with Excel (can perform complex functions) and database software to perform financial reporting and management.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels with varying degrees of financial management experience.

Desired Qualifications*

  • 1+ years of experience performing financial analysis in a project-based environment.

  • 1+ years of experience with database design and query writing.

  • Detailed knowledge of university financial processes.

  • Detailed knowledge of university financial data warehouse or large-scale financial data sets.

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 any eligible family members, and to plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

  • Generous time off

  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements

  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Long-term disability coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, days

Work Locations

This position requires being on-site at the University of Michigan offices in Ann Arbor. If the project tasks assigned, job performance, and SRC policy allow, the option for a hybrid schedule including limited off-site work may be available after an initial period of orientation.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

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 fourteen 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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

284661

Working Title

Financial Analyst Intermediate

Job Title

Financial or Bus Analyst Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRO-Financial Group

Posting Begin/End Date

10/21/2026 - 11/11/2026

Salary

$63,000.00 - $70,000.00

Career Interest

Finance

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,669 open Financial Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–70K/yr
  • Michigan median$85–145K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$85–132K/yr3,668 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $67K, is 40% below the Michigan median midpoint ($111K) — in the lowest quarter of Financial Analyst salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 99 open Financial Analyst jobs in Michigan and 5,669 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Financial Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,483 postings).
Education
3,072 of the 5,669 open Financial Analyst jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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