University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Finance/Budget Analyst
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Posting Information Department: SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701 Career Area: Accounting/Finance/Auditing Posting Open Date: 09/10/2025 Application Deadline: 11/14/2025 Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title: Finance/Budget Analyst Appointment Type: EHRA Non‑Faculty Position Number: 20066946, 20068141 Vacancy ID: NF0009285 Full Time/Part Time: Full‑Time Permanent FTE: 1 Hours per week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US
Position Summary The SOM Clinical Research Alliance manages the Advancing Clinical Trials globally (ACTG) Leadership and Operations Center (LOC), a cooperative group funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The Finance & Budget Analyst will provide leadership, oversight, and support for fiscal activities, including monthly reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager, development of spending forecasts, budgets, and budget projections, and strategic fund management. The role requires complex problem solving, cost analysis, and preparation of comprehensive financial reports for the Principal Investigator, granting agencies, and Department Administration.
Responsibilities
Review and develop methodologies for spending forecasts, budgets, and budget projections through thorough data analysis.
Provide monthly financial reporting and reconciliation, and yearly review reports or presentations to ACTG Executive Director and Operations & Finance Manager.
Manage multiple grant accounts from federal and private agencies, ensuring compliance with NIH policies and university funding agency regulations.
Prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports for use by the PI, granting agencies, and the Department Administration.
Analyze complex spreadsheets to support budgeting and forecasting needs.
Find solutions to complex problems and weigh short‑ and long‑term costs, benefits, constraints, and outcomes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Mid‑career with a master’s degree and 1‑2 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 2‑4 years of experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and accept responsibility for designated assignments.
Excellent verbal, analytical/quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of business, finance, accounting, and grant administration.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to independently create, analyze, and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
Demonstrated skills in preparing clear and comprehensive financial reports for use by the PI, granting agencies, and the Department Administration.
Skill in the administration of complex multiple accounts from federal and private agencies.
Knowledge of accounting and finance, experience in clinical trials budgeting, and familiarity with NIH policies.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
1‑3 years of experience in grant management.
Experience working in an academic medical center or university.
Working knowledge of university and funding agency policies on grant administration.
Benefits UNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, and additional programs that support a healthy work‑life balance, as well as professional training opportunities and exclusive perks.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Finance/Budget Analyst
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .
Posting Information Department: SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701 Career Area: Accounting/Finance/Auditing Posting Open Date: 09/10/2025 Application Deadline: 11/14/2025 Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title: Finance/Budget Analyst Appointment Type: EHRA Non‑Faculty Position Number: 20066946, 20068141 Vacancy ID: NF0009285 Full Time/Part Time: Full‑Time Permanent FTE: 1 Hours per week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US
Position Summary The SOM Clinical Research Alliance manages the Advancing Clinical Trials globally (ACTG) Leadership and Operations Center (LOC), a cooperative group funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The Finance & Budget Analyst will provide leadership, oversight, and support for fiscal activities, including monthly reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager, development of spending forecasts, budgets, and budget projections, and strategic fund management. The role requires complex problem solving, cost analysis, and preparation of comprehensive financial reports for the Principal Investigator, granting agencies, and Department Administration.
Responsibilities
Review and develop methodologies for spending forecasts, budgets, and budget projections through thorough data analysis.
Provide monthly financial reporting and reconciliation, and yearly review reports or presentations to ACTG Executive Director and Operations & Finance Manager.
Manage multiple grant accounts from federal and private agencies, ensuring compliance with NIH policies and university funding agency regulations.
Prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports for use by the PI, granting agencies, and the Department Administration.
Analyze complex spreadsheets to support budgeting and forecasting needs.
Find solutions to complex problems and weigh short‑ and long‑term costs, benefits, constraints, and outcomes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Mid‑career with a master’s degree and 1‑2 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 2‑4 years of experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and accept responsibility for designated assignments.
Excellent verbal, analytical/quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of business, finance, accounting, and grant administration.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to independently create, analyze, and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
Demonstrated skills in preparing clear and comprehensive financial reports for use by the PI, granting agencies, and the Department Administration.
Skill in the administration of complex multiple accounts from federal and private agencies.
Knowledge of accounting and finance, experience in clinical trials budgeting, and familiarity with NIH policies.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
1‑3 years of experience in grant management.
Experience working in an academic medical center or university.
Working knowledge of university and funding agency policies on grant administration.
Benefits UNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, and additional programs that support a healthy work‑life balance, as well as professional training opportunities and exclusive perks.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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