Job Description

Job Summary
Student Intern// Budget Analyst, I
Develop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Basic skill set and proficiency required. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Those working towards a degree are highly encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Opportunities throughout the U Facilities team to contribute to our financial management teams.

This internship is ideal for a self-starter pursuing or holding a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Analytics and enjoys working with data and learning how financial/operational systems work in the facilities and construction industry.

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Assist with monthly financial reports, trend analysis, and variance reviews
Support data collection and visualization using Excel, Power BI, or Business Central
Cash Flow & Budget Support
Participate in the preparation and review of department and project-level budgets
Support analysis of vendor spend, purchasing trends, and cost-saving opportunities
Assist with utilization and cost analysis to inform replacement or purchasing decisions
Support initiatives around maintenance, and asset reporting

Budget Analyst, I
Develop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21181
Grade: P13
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:

Budget Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences
Currently earning a professional degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Analytics
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial modeling or data visualization tools
Preferably familiar with or had exposure to Power BI or similar