Business Partner, Finance

Business Partner, Finance – Drive Strategic Growth at WSU Tech!

As an integral part of the WSU Tech team, the Business Partner will collaborate across departments to support strategic decision-making through comprehensive financial analysis and guidance.

• Compensation: $24.75/hr
• Worksite
  
  Location:
  
  On-Campus, multiple locations

Overview /

Job Summary:

The Business Partner will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial and operational transactions, supporting budget development across the College, monitoring budgets, and coordinating key budget meetings. By partnering with division leaders this role ensures accurate financial stewardship, informed decision making, and effective collaboration across departments in support of divisional and institutional goals. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.

Your day-to-day
responsibilities
will include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in the preparation of budget reports and facilitate meetings with division leaders to review resource usage trends
• Works as a liaison between divisions and finance on unplanned budget needs to coordinate budget transfers and document changes in the budget
• Assist with building the annual line-item budget
• Attending regular trainings with finance on utilizing tools, staying current on operational process updates, and assisting with various College-wide trainings as new team members are onboarded
• Partner with division team members to support as the subject matter expert for those requesting use of budget funds and fund allocation
• Provide regular updates on approved budget incentives and their performance to strategic plan goals
• Review financial transactions and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting practices, company policy and procedure, and in alignment with annual budget.

Your expertise will play a crucial role in financial decision-making that supports long‑term sustainability and operational excellence at WSU Tech.

Education:

• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to present financial information effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence decision‑making.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel, experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

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WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.