Budget and Financial Systems Analyst, Business Affairs R0152027

ROLE of the POSITION

The Budget and Financial Systems Analyst provides analytical and technical expertise to support the management of UNLV’s budgeting and financial planning systems; conducts financial analyses and designs processes to optimize the use of systems and analytics and emerging AI tools; performs system administration duties and is a subject matter expert for Adaptive Planning and Workday. The analyst prepares, reviews, and analyzes annual and multi-year budgets for assigned divisions, colleges, or units, and performs analyses, such as trend and variance and modeling, to inform decision making.

In partnership with academic and administrative leadership, the analyst provides strategic and operational support by aligning resource allocations, advising on budget planning and reconciliation practices, and identifying opportunities for process improvement, and ensuring compliance with institutional and NSHE policies.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field, from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or systems administration, preferably in a higher education or public-sector environment. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include 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, Workday and data analysis tools, and the ability to work independently under broad direction, exercising judgment and initiative in developing and implementing financial analysis and system solutions.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

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

• Competitive total rewards package including no state income tax, tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools, tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition 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 advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
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• Support and resources available for veteran applicants

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