Budget Analyst jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Payroll Title: FINANCIAL ANL 2

Application Review Begins: 6/13/2023

Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $28.74/hour - $40.66/hour Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: De La Guerra 1501

Working Days and Hours Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable Hybrid

Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE) houses 10,000 students, faculty and family residents on campus, provides support services for 9,300 students residing in the communities adjacent to the campus, serves 21,000 customers daily in its retail and board dining programs, manages the UCSB Campus Store and University Center, hosts 150,000 guests annually for conferences and meetings, manages a major events center (Events Center), and oversees the administration of transportation, parking and fleet services. Additional responsibilities in the HDAE portfolio include Administrative & Residential Information Technology (ARIT) and The Club & Guest House. HDAE employs 600 full-time employees and 1,800 student employees. HDAE maintains a physical plant of more than 3 million square feet of buildings and 250 acres of grounds and landscaping.

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Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, HDAE Budget & Financial Planning, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of financial models and forecasts, and the development of business intelligence and other decision-support tools to assist decision-making by leadership in Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises. This includes independent research and analysis of key financial performance indicators and metrics, multiple scenario data modeling, and concise written and verbal presentation of findings. The position also plays an important role in support of other functions within the office of HDAE Budget & Planning. The incumbent possesses an understanding of the principles of budgeting, finance, and accounting with strong skills in data analysis and modeling. The ideal candidate would also be experienced in database queries (e.g. SQL, Tableau, Hyperion, Microsoft's Power BI, or other Business Intelligence tools).

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of five (5 ) years of complex financial analysis experience required.
• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Financial Models and Data Analysis - 75%

Responsible for the development, integration, operation, and implementation of complex financial models utilized for short and long-term resource planning and cost distribution/assessments. (1) Independently identifies, researches, and evaluates metrics necessary to provide accuracy in financial model projections. Works closely with divisional and departmental resource managers to refine modeling projections, and identify trends over time, in order to support decision-making by senior management. (2) Supports the development and maintenance of financial models and other projection tools, such as performance dashboards, benchmark (ratios), comparative analyses, key performance indicators (KPIs), and visualization tools to provide long-term planning tools. Provides ad hoc financial analysis and modeling support, including the development of reports and presentations. (3) Financial modeling and/or resource analyses related to Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises, which may include revenue and expense forecasting, debt portfolio management, staff salary or FTE analysis, student enrollment analysis, or capital funding analyses.

Resource Planning and Management - 15%

Supports the resource planning and management functions of the HDAE Office of Budget and Planning, examples include the following areas: (1) Annual Budget Call (2) Calculation of Auxiliary rates (Room & Board) (3) Preparation of Debt Service Cover Ratio (4) 10-Year Capital Plan

Budget & Planning Support -10%

Supports budget and financial management across HDAE.

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