What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance and Data Analyst position at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Arts and Sciences Deans Office-300100
Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date 04/24/2026
Application Deadline 05/08/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Finance and Data Analyst
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20062842
Vacancy ID NF0009704
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $90,000-$105,000
Proposed Start Date 06/01/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
Role
The CAS Financial Data Analyst role is for someone who likes to dig into messy data and figure out what’s actually going on. Enjoys being asked questions like “why does this look off?” or “can we understand this better?” Is comfortable doing both hands-on reporting work and deeper analysis. Wants to learn the business side (finance/operations) and not just build reports in isolation. You’ll work closely with our finance and HR team and leadership to:
As the largest unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the Carolina experience. The College consists of 43 academic departments and curricula, 30 programs, centers and institutes; home to more than 19,000 undergraduate students and approximately 2,400 graduate students, nearly 1,000 tenured, tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and more than 600 EHRA Non-Faculty and SHRA employees.
The College of Arts & Sciences, administered by the Dean, consists of seventy-one academic departments, curricula, programs, centers, and Institutes. The College is divided into multiple divisions, which are overseen by Senior Associate Deans. All academic departments and curricula are assigned to one of the following three divisions Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, and Social Sciences & Global Programs. A fourth division, Undergraduate Education, houses curriculum and instructional innovation, honors and distinguished scholarships, and student academic support. These Senior Associate Deans, along with the Senior Associate Deans for Operations and Strategy, Research and Innovation, and Development; Associate Deans for Human Resources and Communications, all report to the Dean.
The College’s Business Operations, led by the Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy, comprise of nearly 70 staff and include the divisions of Finance and Budget Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Data Analytics, Facilities, and Dean’s Office administration.
To learn more about the College’s mission, vision, and values, please visit the overview section of our website: https://college.unc.edu/overview/.
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Senior Financial Data Analyst is responsible for providing advanced business intelligence, analytical, and systems expertise in support of the college’s finance and budget operations. This position will design, develop, implement, and maintain data visualization, business intelligence, and other analytics solutions to support data-informed decision-making, promote efficiencies, and help achieve the college’s mission and objectives. The Senior Analyst will collaborate closely with the college’s IT team to develop resources and implement a shared strategy for the use of financial data. This role functions with a high degree of independence, making key decisions while working in partnership with leadership across the college to meet financial objectives.
Key Duties Include
Masters’ and 2-4 years’ experience; or Bachelors and 3-5 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The candidate will demonstrate experience and confidence in independently extracting, manipulating, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting large complex data sets. Must have in-depth experience using a business intelligence reporting environment (Tableau preferred, SAS VA, OBIEE , Business Objects, other), creating complex reports and interacting with financial, HR or other operational data sources.
Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and skill with database and applications systems analysis and programming. Detailed understanding of technical issues to design systems and reporting. Detailed knowledge of design, programming and reporting tools used in complex data environments, and ability to support development of sophisticated data solutions.
Technical Support: Extensive ability to solve problems of very high complexity and serve as a key resource to others.
Planning & Organizing: Ability to plan and organize day-to-day work and adapt workload, if necessary, due to unanticipated changes.
Project Management: Ability to lead complex projects involving multiple staff across specialty areas.
Consulting: Translates market and industry trends to communicate and provide consultation on issues and requests from clients that require the implementation or creation of a custom solution.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Knowledge of higher education finance and business operations. General knowledge of academic structures and familiarity with non-financial data sources.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Using the Other Document please provide: Sample dashboard ( PDF or screenshot) – optional
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Joy Montemorano; Executive Assistant
Department Contact Telephone or Email jmonte@unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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.
Posting Information
Department Arts and Sciences Deans Office-300100
Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date 04/24/2026
Application Deadline 05/08/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Finance and Data Analyst
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20062842
Vacancy ID NF0009704
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $90,000-$105,000
Proposed Start Date 06/01/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
Role
The CAS Financial Data Analyst role is for someone who likes to dig into messy data and figure out what’s actually going on. Enjoys being asked questions like “why does this look off?” or “can we understand this better?” Is comfortable doing both hands-on reporting work and deeper analysis. Wants to learn the business side (finance/operations) and not just build reports in isolation. You’ll work closely with our finance and HR team and leadership to:
- Build and improve reporting.
- Answer ad hoc questions (some quick, some complex).
- Do deeper dives when something doesn’t add up.
- Help us figure out what we should be tracking—not just what we already are What You’ll Actually Spend Time Doing Pulling data from multiple systems and figuring out how it fits together.
- Building and refining reports and dashboards (Tableau or similar).
- Getting asked questions that don’t have clean answers—and working through them.
- Spotting inconsistencies or trends and digging deeper to explain them.
- Partnering with finance to understand how budgets and operations actually work.
- Doing some routine reporting while building toward more advanced analysis.
- Are early- to mid-career and want to grow into a more strategic analytics role
- Like problem-solving more than just report production
- Enjoy being hands-on and figuring things out yourself
- Want exposure to finance, operations, and leadership decision-making
- Are currently at UNC (or similar) and looking for a growth opportunity What This Role Is Not
- Not a purely technical/engineering role
- Not a purely strategic “sit in meetings all day” role
- Not a fully polished data environment—you’ll help us build it
As the largest unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the Carolina experience. The College consists of 43 academic departments and curricula, 30 programs, centers and institutes; home to more than 19,000 undergraduate students and approximately 2,400 graduate students, nearly 1,000 tenured, tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and more than 600 EHRA Non-Faculty and SHRA employees.
The College of Arts & Sciences, administered by the Dean, consists of seventy-one academic departments, curricula, programs, centers, and Institutes. The College is divided into multiple divisions, which are overseen by Senior Associate Deans. All academic departments and curricula are assigned to one of the following three divisions Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, and Social Sciences & Global Programs. A fourth division, Undergraduate Education, houses curriculum and instructional innovation, honors and distinguished scholarships, and student academic support. These Senior Associate Deans, along with the Senior Associate Deans for Operations and Strategy, Research and Innovation, and Development; Associate Deans for Human Resources and Communications, all report to the Dean.
The College’s Business Operations, led by the Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy, comprise of nearly 70 staff and include the divisions of Finance and Budget Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Data Analytics, Facilities, and Dean’s Office administration.
To learn more about the College’s mission, vision, and values, please visit the overview section of our website: https://college.unc.edu/overview/.
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Senior Financial Data Analyst is responsible for providing advanced business intelligence, analytical, and systems expertise in support of the college’s finance and budget operations. This position will design, develop, implement, and maintain data visualization, business intelligence, and other analytics solutions to support data-informed decision-making, promote efficiencies, and help achieve the college’s mission and objectives. The Senior Analyst will collaborate closely with the college’s IT team to develop resources and implement a shared strategy for the use of financial data. This role functions with a high degree of independence, making key decisions while working in partnership with leadership across the college to meet financial objectives.
Key Duties Include
- Data Analytics and Financial Modeling Support: Design and develop financial modeling, data visualization, and business intelligence solutions to support budgeting, reporting, and planning. Collaborate with the IT team to implement systems that improve data analysis capabilities and support financial decision-making.
- Financial and Budget Report Development: Prepare and analyze financial and budget reports to monitor compliance, regulatory requirements, and performance. Provide reporting solutions that support operational and business decisions across the college.
- Business Process Improvement and Implementation: Lead projects to test and implement new business processes related to finance, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring that these processes are optimized for efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaboration and Support: Serve as a liaison between finance and IT teams, ensuring that systems and processes are aligned with the college’s strategic goals. Provide technical expertise and data management solutions to support financial, human resources, and operational needs.
- Leadership in Data Strategy: Support the development and implementation of a shared data strategy to enhance the college’s data infrastructure. Work independently and with key stakeholders to drive improvements in financial and budget processes.
Masters’ and 2-4 years’ experience; or Bachelors and 3-5 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The candidate will demonstrate experience and confidence in independently extracting, manipulating, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting large complex data sets. Must have in-depth experience using a business intelligence reporting environment (Tableau preferred, SAS VA, OBIEE , Business Objects, other), creating complex reports and interacting with financial, HR or other operational data sources.
Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and skill with database and applications systems analysis and programming. Detailed understanding of technical issues to design systems and reporting. Detailed knowledge of design, programming and reporting tools used in complex data environments, and ability to support development of sophisticated data solutions.
Technical Support: Extensive ability to solve problems of very high complexity and serve as a key resource to others.
Planning & Organizing: Ability to plan and organize day-to-day work and adapt workload, if necessary, due to unanticipated changes.
Project Management: Ability to lead complex projects involving multiple staff across specialty areas.
Consulting: Translates market and industry trends to communicate and provide consultation on issues and requests from clients that require the implementation or creation of a custom solution.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Knowledge of higher education finance and business operations. General knowledge of academic structures and familiarity with non-financial data sources.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Using the Other Document please provide: Sample dashboard ( PDF or screenshot) – optional
- Work sample demonstrating financial or data analysis – optional
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Joy Montemorano; Executive Assistant
Department Contact Telephone or Email jmonte@unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000