Budget & Operations Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Budget & Operations Analyst Posting Category Administrative and Professional Salary Grade 05 Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Provost's Office Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.0 Job Summary

Provides financial analysis, reporting, and budget support to inform departmental planning, resource allocation, and decision-making. Analyzes financial activity, prepares forecasts and reports, evaluates budget performance, and identifies trends and variances to support effective fiscal management. Administers and supports assigned operating, grant, cost-share, gift, endowment, discretionary, and faculty and non-faculty-related budgets. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus partners to improve financial processes, support Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and operational initiatives, and provide guidance on financial reporting and procedures. Promotes accurate, timely, and reliable financial information to support departmental objectives and sound stewardship of Cleveland State University (CSU) resources. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics, management information systems, business analytics, economics or a related field.
• Coursework, internship experience, project experience, or employment experience involving financial analysis, data analysis, enterprise systems, reporting, budgeting, business processes, or related analytical functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP software, i.e., pivot tables, complex formulas, and deep familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience in financial modeling and process mapping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of financial principles, budgeting practices, accounting concepts, and financial reporting methods sufficient to analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and support sound fiscal decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, "Customer Focus" attitude, and ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of constituencies while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate financial information thorough reports, dashboards, forecasts, and other analytical tools to support departmental planning and decision-making.
• Ability to learn and effectively use enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, and related technologies to support financial operations, data validation, and process improvements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge, including faculty, staff, and administrative leaders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage large amounts of data, maintain accurate records, analyze and organize information, and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when analyzing financial information and supporting fiscal operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Requisition Number PT0703918S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 08/12/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 08/19/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• CSU Website

• Other

• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you completed/had coursework, internship experience, project experience, or employment experience involving financial analysis, data analysis, enterprise systems, reporting, budgeting, business processes, or related analytical functions?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member?

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application