The Finance/Budget Analyst serves as a professional-level financial analyst responsible for supporting the development, administration, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of operating and capital budgets for the UNC System Office and/or assigned functional areas. This position provides advanced budgetary, financial, and analytical support to leadership by evaluating financial performance, identifying trends and risks, developing budget recommendations, and ensuring compliance with UNC System, State of North Carolina, and applicable regulatory requirements.
The position collaborates with internal stakeholders across divisions to support strategic planning, resource allocation, financial decision-making, and operational effectiveness. The Finance/Budget Analyst conducts financial analyses, prepares budget projections and reports, assists with budget development and execution, monitors expenditures and revenues, and provides recommendations to improve financial stewardship and organizational efficiency. This role requires the ability to interpret complex financial information, communicate findings to both financial and non-financial audiences, and contribute to continuous improvement of budgeting and financial management processes.
This position exercises independent judgment in analyzing financial data, resolving budgetary issues, and developing recommendations that support the UNC System Office''s strategic priorities and mission while maintaining accountability, transparency, and sound fiscal management practices.