Athletics Finance Analyst - Hybrid, Budget Forecasting

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks an Athletics Business Analyst in Providence, RI. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation and financial guidance for an assigned portfolio, interpreting spending trends and preparing actionable reports for coaches and leaders.

The position emphasizes independent analysis, adherence to NCAA and university policies, and clear communication with nonfinancial stakeholders across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; 3–5 years of relevant financial analysis, budgeting or accounting experience.
• Experience in higher education or athletics financial operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial transaction support, independent budget analysis, forecasting and reconciliation for an assigned portfolio.
• Prepare actionable financial reports and develop recommendations to support resource planning by coaches, unit leaders and division leadership.
• Exercise judgment within university procedures and escalate material risks or decisions to leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks an Athletics Business Analyst in Providence, RI. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation and financial guidance for an assigned portfolio, interpreting spending trends and preparing actionable reports for coaches and leaders.

The position emphasizes independent analysis, adherence to NCAA and university policies, and clear communication with nonfinancial stakeholders across the department.