Financial Operations Analyst

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations the Financial Operations Analyst for the Division of Information Technology (IT) at Virginia Tech plays a critical role in supporting the financial strategic and operational initiatives of the division. This position is responsible for developing and monitoring budgets preparing financial reports performing detailed financial analyses facilitating business reviews supporting long-term planning and promoting operational excellence across division business functions. The Financial Operations Analyst collaborates closely with the Director of Business Operations and Division leadership to provide insights and recommendations that drive informed decision-making and ensure efficient use of resources.
Key responsibilities include:
Collaborating on the development of short and long-term business plans and financial models to inform strategic decision making.
Performing accounting and administrative duties for the division such as monitoring costs and budgets forecasting trend analysis and maintaining compliance with university state and federal guidelines regarding financial and administrative matters.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or a related field or an equivalent level of training and experience.
Proficiency in querying and analyzing complex data sets to inform strategic decisions.
Experience in financial analysis financial reporting and process analysis.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Intermediate level skills with current Microsoft Office software particularly Excel.
Experience performing fund reconciliations and preparing financial and budgetary reports.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate business management and support services.
Strong verbal and written communications abilities for effective collaboration and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with VT systems (Banner FINTRACS MicroStrategy HokieMart ChromeRiver Banner Time Entry ERS SUMMIT).
Proficiency in data analytical tools and financial software systems relevant to business operations and financial planning.
Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite business intelligence tools Banner and project management software.
Working knowledge of the Universitys policies and procedures.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$60000 - $70000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

12/1/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Required Experience:

IC