Data / Reporting Analysts

The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies. The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you’re the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office. We are seeking an experienced professional who will play a pivotal role in supporting financial decision-making across the university. This position will analyze complex financial and operational information to help university leaders understand financial performance, evaluate resource allocation, monitor revenues and expenses, assess cash flow, and identify emerging risks and opportunities. The position will work closely with university leadership and financial administrators and staff to define financial performance measures, evaluate trends, and translate data into actionable recommendations. The position will support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and other initiatives requiring a strong understanding of university finances and business operations. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts and demonstrated experience helping decision-makers interpret financial results. Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is a hybrid work environment. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa-living in and working from the United States is a requirement. About the University of Utah Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, a tier-one research institution with membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Big 12 Athletic Conference., * Partner with financial administrators and staff to understand financial questions, business needs, and decision-making priorities.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in university financial data, financial concepts, and the interpretation of financial performance.
• Analyze revenues, expenses, budgets, forecasts, fund balances, cash flow, encumbrances, and other financial measures to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring leadership attention.
• Evaluate budget-to-actual results and explain significant variances, underlying business drivers, and potential financial implications.
• Work with UAIR data analysts to develop and maintain interactive dashboards and comprehensive reports for campus stakeholders.
• Assess the quality, consistency, and appropriate use of financial data from institutional systems and work with functional and technical partners to resolve data or process issues.
• Help define and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators aligned with institutional priorities.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support university initiatives, operational decisions, and executive leadership requests.
• Maintain familiarity with evolving practices in higher education finance, financial analytics, forecasting, and institutional resource management.

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree and four years of relevant professional experience, in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, institutional research, public administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core financial concepts, including revenues and expenses, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial statements, fund balances, and variance analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams, 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: Data / Reporting Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Data / Reporting Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Data / Reporting Analyst, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Preferences:

• Higher education or public sector experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, institutional research, business analytics, or university administration.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to interpret income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, or comparable fund-accounting reports.
• Experience with utilizing data to support strategic planning initiatives in higher education
• Familiarity with data visualization, business intelligence, querying, or analytical tools such as Tableau/Power BI, SQL, Excel, or comparable platforms.
• Experience performing institutional research analyses that employ advanced statistical analyses and/or predictive analytics
• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, business analytics, or a related field., 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., + High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate Degree 2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
• 15 years or more 3. Please indicate your level of expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving

The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2%, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass (UTA), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more: https://benefits.utah.edu, + None

• Minimal
• Moderate
• Extensive 4. Do you have a related Bachelor’s degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
• Yes
• No