Budget and Financial Systems Analyst, Business Affairs R0152027

Job Description

Budget and Financial Systems Analyst, Business Affairs [R0152027] is a position that provides analytical and technical expertise to support the management of UNLV's budgeting and financial planning systems. The analyst conducts financial analyses, designs process optimization initiatives, performs system administration duties, and serves as a subject‑matter expert for Adaptive Planning and Workday. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and analyzing annual and multi‑year budgets for assigned divisions, colleges, or units, performing trend, variance, and modeling analyses, aligning resource allocations, advising on budget planning and reconciliation practices, identifying process improvements, and ensuring compliance with institutional and NSHE policies.

• Provide analytical and technical expertise for budgeting and financial planning systems.
• Conduct financial analyses and design processes to optimize system usage and emerging AI tools.
• Perform system administration duties and serve as a subject‑matter expert for Adaptive Planning and Workday.
• Prepare, review, and analyze annual and multi‑year budgets for assigned divisions, colleges, or units.
• Perform trend, variance, and modeling analyses to inform decision‑making.
• Align resource allocations, advise on budget planning and reconciliation practices, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and NSHE policies.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 1‑3 years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or systems administration, preferably in higher education or the public sector.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting principles and financial modeling.
• Expertise with Workday, Adaptive Planning or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and data visualization skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and data‑analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently under broad direction and exercise judgment in developing and implementing financial analysis and system solutions.

The salary range is $64,187 to $71,143, or commensurate with the labor market.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools, including discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding program (Rebels: Onboard).
• Veteran applicant support.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and three professional references (names, email addresses, and telephone numbers). References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies the applicant. All materials must be addressed to Ms. Sherri Newcomb, Search Committee Chair, and submitted electronically through Workday. E‑mailed materials will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed from June 15, 2026, and remain open until filled.

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy‑related conditions), military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.