Budget and Finance Specialist II

Position Title:
Budget and Finance Specialist II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Workday
Experience producing financial reports

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team at The College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University, as a Budget and Finance Specialist II. We are seeking a candidate that has a passion for finance, strong analytical skills, and a desire to contribute to the success of our college,

We are looking for a talented individual to join our administrative unit and collaborate with faculty and staff across our five academic units: Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management, Food Sciences and Human Nutrition, Human Development and Family Studies, Kinesiology, and the School of Education.

As a Budget and Finance Specialist II, you will play a crucial role in our financial operations, providing analytical support, advising on budgetary matters, and assisting in the preparation and review of operational budgets.

You'll work closely with departmental leadership, compile essential data, and prepare insightful reports to guide decision-making at all levels of our college operations.

Example of Duties:

• Provide analytical support for routine budget projects.

• Meet regularly with academic unit leadership to advise on budgetary implications.

• Assist in preparing operational budgets for departments, ensuring expenditure compliance.

• Compile data and prepare comprehensive reports.

• Collaborate with major department managers on budget projects.

• Prepare monthly reports to compare actuals with budget forecasts.

• Analyze college expenses and revenue plans to ensure financial health.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
May 1, 2024

Posting Close Date:
May 12, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14600