How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Procurement Services is searching for a Business/Financial Analyst Intermediate to join our Business Operations Team. A division of Finance, Procurement Services manages a diverse selection of goods and services, offering the university community key business services including procurement, travel & expense, space analysis, property control, printing, copying, and mailing services, and property disposition. The Business Operations Team works closely with management and staff to support department operations and strategic initiatives for all of these services.

Procurement Services is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and positive culture in support of Finance's mission to provide timely, relevant, and high-quality financial services that support world-class teaching, research, and patient care.

The successful candidate must have accounting and finance knowledge, be self-motivated, possess analytical skills, independent problem-solving skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities*

• Perform accounting functions such as preparing and submitting journal entries, reviewing monthly financial activity, and monitoring gross payroll registers
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for multiple business services
• Complete monthly financial reports - budget to actual, variance reporting, forecasts, trend analysis, etc.
• Identify inconsistencies in financial data, research, and resolve issues
• Audit and review access roles for multiple systems
• Prepare analytical reports and projections as requested
• Present financial results to multiple levels of management 
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated data analysis skills with ability to develop recommendations and communicate findings
• Exhibit attention to detail, follow work through to completion, and meet high work standards
• Must be flexible, embrace change, and promote a positive work environment
• Ability to develop and generate accurate financial reports within established timelines
• Strong technical skills, moderate experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, and the ability to learn new software and functions
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of coworkers and customers
• Excellent, demonstrated customer service skills are essential as customer service is core to the mission of Procurement Services

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of U-M financial practices and processes
• Familiarity and experience with financial systems and software
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including the ability to create spreadsheets with complex formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP, graphs, pivot tables, etc.)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.