Analyst I, Budget and Finance

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Analyst I, Budget and Finance - CyFair supports the attainment of campus strategic goals and plans through analysis of budgetary, financial, and operational data, and making data-based recommendations. Supports campus Managers and Executives with day-to-day management of the campus budget, including analysis, forecasting, reallocation, and reporting to ensure all campus budgetary guidelines and goals are met and maintained. Position will work closely with Managers and Executives. Works collaboratively and partners with colleagues across campus to respond to a variety of requests for research, analysis, and development of reports and dashboards. May work collaboratively with colleagues across campus to design, plan, and implement business process improvements, including technology applications.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors and analyzes campus budgetary and financial performance on a regular basis. Evaluates and forecasts campus spending while recognizing trends. Provides financial analysis and support for campus-wide operational initiatives
• Reviews budget trends comparing to expected performance and making recommendations, as necessary. Summarizes and submits recommendations for the funding or reallocation of funds
• Performs cost-benefits, operational and financial analysis
• Works closely with Managers and Executives to assist with the development of the annual budget
• Examines budgets and financials for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and policies
• Assists with the day-to-day functions of the campus budget and finance department
• Designs and develops reports and dashboards for campus. Uses query functions in Lone Star systems to provide data in useful formats
• Works as a team member on broader and more complex projects, as directed by management
• Seeks new ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and makes recommendations
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills and business acumen
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to work collaboratively and actively contribute to team projects
• Excellent skills with common office software like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Word, etc.
• Proficient in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability and willingness to travel to other LSC campuses/locations as needed; ability and willingness to travel to training/professional development as needed

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to