Financial Analysts @ University of Utah

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University of Utah is hiring Financial Analysts who provide comprehensive financial oversight and support for academic units and departmental operations in the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. They develop, monitor, and reconcile budgets, conduct financial forecasting and modeling, and ensure compliance with institutional policies while supporting strategic financial planning.

Highlights

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for multiple academic departments.
Conduct monthly and annual budget reviews, variance analysis, and year-end reconciliations.
Create financial models and forecasts for tuition revenue and funding sources.
Handle financial transactions including ePAF, eJournal entries, vendor payments, and payroll adjustments.
Approve purchasing requests, manage P-card transactions, and resolve paycheck discrepancies.
Serve as financial liaison to faculty and department leadership teams.
Collaborate with the finance team to implement best practices and policies within the college.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years related experience or a Master’s degree plus 0-2 years related experience depending on level.
Preferred experience in finance and accounting.
Salary range: $56,000 - $73,000 annually.

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Open Date	06/01/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45211B
Job Title	Financial Analysts
Working Title	Financial Analysts
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm, one day remote work, flexible schedule
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00051 - College of Engineering-Dean
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$56,000-$73,000
Close Date	07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Financial Analysts The Financial Analyst provides comprehensive financial oversight and support for academic units and departmental operations in the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. This role is responsible for budget development, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting across a variety of funding sources and activities. The analyst ensures compliance with institutional policies and supports strategic financial planning through forecasting, modeling, and market analysis.
Responsibilities	Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Oversight Develop, monitor, and reconcile multi-unit budgets for academic departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Conducted monthly/annual budget reviews, variance analysis, and year-end reconciliations to support strategic planning. Built financial models and forecasts for tuition revenue and funding sources to guide long-term planning. Supported departmental budgets by managing salary adjustments, tuition benefits, and fund transfers. Prepare and review key financial reports, including Development/Research Finance and Strategic Planning reports. Financial Transactions & Approvals Enter and review ePAF transactions across multiple faculty and staff classifications. Monitor and approve eJournal entries, cost transfers, deposits, and payroll adjustments. Ensured compliance by reviewing vendor payments, UShop requests, and travel reimbursements. Manage P-card transactions, resolve paycheck discrepancies, and review purchasing requests efficiently. Team and Departmental Collaboration Serve as a financial liaison to Faculty and Department/Units leadership team. Work as part of a finance team to streamline financial operations, assist in creating and implementing best practices and policy within Price College of Engineering operations.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Financial Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Financial Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in finance and accounting.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
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250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	06/01/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45211B
Job Title	Financial Analysts
Working Title	Financial Analysts
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm, one day remote work, flexible schedule
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00051 - College of Engineering-Dean
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$56,000-$73,000
Close Date	07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Financial Analysts The Financial Analyst provides comprehensive financial oversight and support for academic units and departmental operations in the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. This role is responsible for budget development, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting across a variety of funding sources and activities. The analyst ensures compliance with institutional policies and supports strategic financial planning through forecasting, modeling, and market analysis.
Responsibilities	Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Oversight Develop, monitor, and reconcile multi-unit budgets for academic departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Conducted monthly/annual budget reviews, variance analysis, and year-end reconciliations to support strategic planning. Built financial models and forecasts for tuition revenue and funding sources to guide long-term planning. Supported departmental budgets by managing salary adjustments, tuition benefits, and fund transfers. Prepare and review key financial reports, including Development/Research Finance and Strategic Planning reports. Financial Transactions & Approvals Enter and review ePAF transactions across multiple faculty and staff classifications. Monitor and approve eJournal entries, cost transfers, deposits, and payroll adjustments. Ensured compliance by reviewing vendor payments, UShop requests, and travel reimbursements. Manage P-card transactions, resolve paycheck discrepancies, and review purchasing requests efficiently. Team and Departmental Collaboration Serve as a financial liaison to Faculty and Department/Units leadership team. Work as part of a finance team to streamline financial operations, assist in creating and implementing best practices and policy within Price College of Engineering operations.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Financial Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Financial Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in finance and accounting.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

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Resume
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250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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