Business Analyst

As the Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst, you are responsible for conducting strategic financial analysis and preparing reports for the Washington State University (WSU) Office of the Provost and its affiliated units. Key duties of your position, include managing accounting and financial systems in Workday, ensuring compliance with University, State, and Federal regulations, and overseeing daily financial operations.
Manage day-to-day financial services, which may include accounts receivable/payable, purchasing, budgeting, payroll, personnel, travel, inventory, recordkeeping, auditing, and grant/contract administration.
Provide complex and confidential financial support to the Office of the Provost, exercising independent judgment and decision-making while managing competing deadlines with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
Establish, maintain, and monitor financial records for multiple service centers.
Develop and manage resource allocations and evaluate program outcomes through financial analysis, expenditure planning, account reconciliation, and program coordination.
Support fiscal staff across departments by advising on Workday procedures and updates to University policies.
Assist in developing and delivering financial training programs for departmental staff, covering topics such as budgeting, analysis, Workday functionality, dynamic reporting, and best practices.
Collaborate on special projects for the Executive Director for Finance and Provost staff, including college-level audits and maintaining Run Rate analysis.
This position reports to the Senior Manager – Budget and Fiscal Analysis under the Executive Director for Finance in the Office of the Provost.

Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Financial Planning and Analysis

• The Opportunity: Are you passionate about helping students navigate their educational journey? In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and parents—providing expert guidance and support in all areas of Student Financial Services.
• You will play a key role in supporting our Pell Grant Program, along with several other federal aid programs.
• Your responsibilities will include financial aid processing, packaging, testing, and delivering exceptional client service.
• Beyond program support, you will help shape our communications by developing and editing content that informs and empowers our community.
• Everything you do will contribute to advancing the vision, mission, values, and goals of both our office and the university.
• If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to making a difference in students’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Student Financial Services Advisor 1 - Pell Coordinator