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Budget Planner II


Job Location:

Oshkosh, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 60000
Posted: 14 October 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Title:
Budget Planner II

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Budget Planner II

Job Duties:

Provides budget and policy analysis for complex unit or organizational budgets containing a variety of funding sources of multiple programs. Develops short- and long-term budgetary projections annual operating budgets and program cost analyses. Makes recommendations for compensation and staff planning and may provide guidance to other budget planners to ensure effective budget planning for the unit.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a point of contact for staff providing budgetary information and guidance answering questions and responding to inquiries
  • Conducts program and budget research analyzes data and prepares complex financial reports in accordance with established procedures and regulations
  • Provides guidance and direction to other analysts on budgetary analysis and reporting activities
  • Analyzes identifies and makes recommendations for cost savings and funding options by conducting research on diverse institutional data
  • Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations institutional policies and unit objectives
  • Develops and monitors complex budgets and short and long-term budgetary projections

Department:

Budget


Compensation:

Starting at $60000 commensurate with experience


Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years of experience in budgeting financial analysis or accounting.
  • Experience analyzing financial data and preparing reports for management.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
  • Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of customer service.
  • Demonstrated professional experience exercising discretion regarding confidential or sensitive information.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial regulations and budgeting practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Experience using Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial systems or similar integrated financial management system.
  • Experience using Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Adaptive budget system or similar integrated budget management systems.
  • Knowledge of higher education funding and regulations
Education:

Bachelors Degree

How to Apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 10/26/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply contact Human Resources at or

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Legal Notices:

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWO will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


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