Analyst, Budget & Forecasting

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (UT) seeks an Analyst, Budget & Forecasting to provide forecasting, financial analysis, budget planning support, and workflow coordination for Academic Affairs, including Salt Lake Tech and Workforce programs. The role supports planning and decision-making by evaluating budgets and enrollment-driven revenue, developing forecasts, and assisting with resource planning.

The analyst collaborates with Academic Affairs leadership, Salt Lake Tech, Workforce programs, Budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in the minimum qualifications.
• 3–6 years of budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, or related experience.
• Experience with financial, operational, or statistical data.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, reporting systems, and analytical tools.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume or CV.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasting models and analytical tools supporting Academic Affairs and programs.
• Evaluate budgetary and revenue implications of enrollment projections and planning assumptions.
• Prepare revenue forecasts and expenditure models with documented assumptions and data sources.
• Develop and maintain financial models for planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Validate model inputs/outputs and update assumptions as conditions change.
• Support institutional planning efforts with data-informed analysis.
• Create dashboards and reports to improve financial understanding and decision-making.
• Contribute to institutional forecasting and long-range financial planning.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, Data Analytics, Higher Education Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Tools

Banner ERP

BI tools

Job description

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Budget, Academic Affairs, the Analyst, Budget & Forecasting provides forecasting, financial analysis, budget planning support, and workflow coordination for Academic Affairs, including Salt Lake Tech and Workforce programs. The position supports institutional planning and decision-making by evaluating the budget and revenue implications of enrollment projections, developing financial forecasts and models, conducting program and cost analyses, and supporting resource planning activities.

The Analyst works closely with Academic Affairs executive leadership, Salt Lake Tech programs, Workforce programs, Budget Center Managers, and College departments to evaluate financial impacts, assess funding options, support budget development, and improve understanding of financial information. The position reviews and validates assigned budget requests, verifies supporting assumptions and documentation, coordinates workflow activities with Extended Cabinet, divisional leadership, and Budget Office staff, and monitors budget performance, funding utilization, and compliance within assigned areas.

The position serves as a key analytical resource supporting the Budget Office mission of enabling informed decisions through trusted financial stewardship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Forecasting, Financial Modeling & Analysis (35%)

• Develop, maintain, and update financial forecast models and related analytical tools supporting Academic Affairs, including Salt Lake Tech, Workforce programs, and assigned areas.
• Evaluate the budgetary and revenue implications of enrollment projections and other institutional planning assumptions.
• Prepare revenue forecasts and expenditure models using documented assumptions, reliable data sources, and appropriate analytical methods.
• Develop and maintain financial models used for planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Validate model inputs and outputs, evaluate forecast accuracy against actual results, and update assumptions as conditions change.
• Perform program cost analyses and financial sustainability assessments.
• Analyze financial trends, variances, and resource utilization patterns.
• Support institutional planning efforts through data-informed analysis.
• Develop analytical tools, dashboards, and reports that improve financial understanding and decision-making.
• Contribute assigned financial forecasts, analyses, and planning assumptions to institutional forecasting and long-range financial planning activities.

Budget Partnership & Resource Planning Support (25%)

• Support budget planning and resource management for Academic Affairs, including Salt Lake Tech, Workforce programs, and assigned areas.
• Assist departments in evaluating and understanding funding options, resource needs and allocation considerations, and financial implications of proposed initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance, analytical support, and budget consultation to assigned areas.
• Support the development of funding requests, budget proposals, and business cases through financial analysis and validation of supporting assumptions.
• Monitor assigned revenue and expenditure budgets for compliance with applicable funding restrictions, College policies, and external requirements.
• Investigate budget variances, discrepancies, and funding issues and collaborate with departments and appropriate Budget Office staff to identify or develop appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with Academic leadership to identify opportunities for financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and improved resource utilization.

Academic Program Review & Institutional Planning Support (15%)

• Support academic program review processes through financial analysis and cost assessments.
• Prepare financial information used in program evaluation and planning.
• Analyze resource requirements and the existing and ongoing financial impacts of proposed academic initiatives.
• Support institutional planning activities requiring analytical or financial expertise.
• Assist with evaluation of strategic funding priorities and resource requests.

Budget Governance & Workflow Coordination (10%)

• Review assigned budget requests and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with applicable requirements
• Validate budget assumptions, funding availability, funding sources, and supporting information.
• Verify that required approvals and documentation are complete before submitting requests for operational processing.
• Coordinate workflow activities between Academic Leadership and central Budget Office operations.
• Support consistency and quality within assigned workflow processes.
• Resolve issues and communicate concerns before operational processing.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Budget, Operations & Analytics, to ensure budget workflows, financial assumptions, reporting methodologies, and supporting analyses remain aligned with institutional budget reporting standards, financial data sources, and budget operations processes.

Reporting, Consultation & Training (5%)

• Prepare reports and analyses supporting leadership decision-making and assigned institutional or external reporting requirements
• Provide budget guidance and consultation to assigned departments.
• Support development and delivery of budget training and educational materials.
• Assist stakeholders in understanding budget policies, procedures, and financial reports.
• Promote budget literacy and informed financial stewardship.
• Communicate technical financial information clearly to non-technical audiences.

Continuous Improvement & Process Support (5%)

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and budget workflow processes.
• Support implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Contribute to development of analytical tools, templates, and planning resources.
• Assist with efforts to improve data quality, transparency, and accessibility.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Participate in committees, workgroups, special projects, and institutional initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the mission, goals, and operational needs of the Budget Office and the College.

Scope of Responsibility

• Provides forecasting, modeling, and analytical support for Academic Affairs, including Salt Lake Tech and Workforce Programs.
• Supports budget planning, funding analysis, and institutional decision-making.
• Contributes analytical expertise to academic planning and program review activities.
• Supports budget governance processes through workflow review and coordination.
• Serves as a financial resource to Budget Center Managers and departmental leadership.
• Produces analyses that support institutional forecasting and planning initiatives.
• Works closely with the Assistant Director, Budget, Operations & Analytics, to support integration between institutional reporting, budget operations, forecasting activities, financial analysis, and planning processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Budgeting and financial planning principles.
• Financial forecasting and modeling techniques.
• Statistical analysis and reporting methodologies.
• Higher education finance and budgeting practices.
• Institutional planning and program review processes.
• Financial systems and reporting tools.
• Public‑sector budgeting concepts and funding restrictions.
• Budget controls, approval processes, and documentation practices.

Ability to:

• Conduct complex financial and analytical studies.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models.
• Evaluate data quality, analytical assumptions, and model limitations.
• Interpret financial information and trends.
• Prepare clear and meaningful reports and recommendations.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment and analytical reasoning.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Build collaborative working relationships across the College.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, employees, and members of the public from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, including individuals with disabilities, consistent with the College's obligations under Title VI, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, Data Analytics, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) - Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, institutional research, data analytics, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience working with financial, operational, or statistical data.
• Experience using spreadsheets, reporting systems, and analytical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume or CV

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Higher education budgeting or financial planning experience.
• Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, or institutional research.
• Experience supporting academic programs, workforce education, or enrollment-related planning.
• Experience with Banner ERP or comparable enterprise systems.
• Experience with data visualization, reporting, or business intelligence tools.