Budget Analyst

Western-Connecticut-State-University; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Office of Financial Planning & Budgets in budget development, execution, reporting, and monitoring, including grants. The role engages with department budget managers, provides training, and helps ensure fiscal integrity through data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of budgeting experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Three years of progressively responsible budgeting and resource allocation experience.
• MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to prepare and interpret analytical reports and conduct intensive research.
• Public budgeting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Banner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of the University’s ongoing budget development, execution, reporting and monitoring processes (including grants).
• Confer with budget authorities and explain budget process guidelines and goals.
• Serve as a resource to divisional budget managers in understanding and administering budgets.
• Assist with training University personnel in budget responsibilities and processes.
• Create, develop and monitor budget procedures and timelines.
• Develop and maintain reports from WebFocus, Banner and other applications.
• Maintain and track full-time personnel list at the department level and reconcile with HR.
• Budget and track salary and fringe costs at the department level.
• Create reporting for Lecturer costs and track overload costs.
• Develop policies and procedures pertaining to budget as directed.

Skills

Budgeting

Analytical reporting

Public budgeting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a Budget Analyst.

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The Office of Financial Planning & Budgets supports the University's mission through strategic financial planning, budget development, analysis, monitoring, and reporting. The office partners with academic and administrative departments to develop and manage operating budgets, evaluate financial resources, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure compliance with University, Board, and System Office requirements. Through collaborative planning and financial stewardship, the office promotes the effective and efficient allocation of resources to support the University's strategic priorities.

Information on the University may be found on www.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary

The Budget Analyst reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Budgets and assists with the administration of the budget development, execution, reporting and monitoring process, including grants. Duties include:

• Assists in administration of the University’s ongoing budget request and financial planning processes, Spending Plans, tuition & fees review, and other requests from the System Office.
• Assists in administration of the University’s ongoing internal budget planning, development, compilation and publication process, and all budget monitoring and reporting systems for all funding sources.
• Confers with budget authorities to gather appropriate background information and explain budget process format, guidelines, and goals. Serves as a resource person to divisional and departmental budget managers in understanding, administering, and monitoring budgets.
• Assists with the training of University personnel with budget responsibilities in the use of budget documents and the process. Under the direction of the Director of Financial Planning & Budgets, creates, develops, documents, and monitors the budget process, procedures, and timeline.
• Assists Director of Financial Planning and Budgets with accurate, timely analysis such as variance analysis, what-if analysis, etc. to assist in data-driven decision-making process.
• Develops and maintains reports from WebFocus and Banner, and other applications, as required.
• Maintains, tracks, monitors full-time personnel list including fringe benefits at the position level; reconciles the records with HR periodically.
• Develops and monitors a system to budget and track all salary - and fringe costs at the department level.
• Devise a reporting system for Lecturer costs. Tracks and reports the overload cost at the department level.
• Creates and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to budget as directed by the Director of Financial Planning & Budgets.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Three years of progressively more responsible experience in the development, implementation and management of effective fiscal and administrative procedures for budgeting and resource allocation. Knowledge and use of MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Ability to prepare and interpret analytical reports and to research intensively on associated subjects is required. Public budgeting experience preferred. Knowledge of Ellucian Banner is preferred. Open-minded, desire for constructive feedback.

Salary & Benefits

The hiring salary is $76,080. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.

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