Budget Analyst

University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina System Office seeks a Budget Analyst to support operating and capital budget development, administration, monitoring, and reporting. You will analyze financial performance, prepare projections, monitor revenues and expenditures, and advise departments on funding sources and best practices for fiscal stewardship.

Hybrid work is required with at least three days onsite in Raleigh.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline; or bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline and 1–2 yrs experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating and capital budgets and monitor revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare budget projections and analytical reports for stakeholders.
• Provide financial guidance to departments to support planning and decision-making.
• Respond to questions on processes, tools, and fund uses and deliver regular updates.

Skills

Budget forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in economics/finance/public admin

Bachelor’s degree + 1–2 yrs experience

Tools

ERP systems

Finance software

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Budget Analyst supports the development, administration, monitoring, and reporting of operating and
capital budgets for the UNC System Office and assigned functional areas. Key responsibilities include analyzing
financial performance, preparing budget projections and reports, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and
recommending appropriate resource allocations and corrective actions.
Working with stakeholders across the organization, the position provides financial guidance that supports
planning, decision-making, and operational effectiveness. The analyst interprets complex financial information,
communicates findings clearly to financial and non-financial audiences, and identifies opportunities to
strengthen budgeting and financial management processes. The position answer questions from departments on
processes, tools, and allowable uses of funds and provides regular updates on revenues and expenditures,
prepares regular and ad hoc reports, provide technical assistance and guidance to departments on funding
sources.
The position exercises independent judgment in resolving budgetary issues and developing recommendations
that support the UNC System Office’s priorities. All work must comply with UNC System policies, State of North
Carolina requirements, and applicable regulations while promoting accountability, transparency, and sound fiscal
management.
This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building
in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team

The Finance and Administration division works as staff to the Board of Governors, president, and chief operating officer to support the financial management of the UNC System.This includes the areas of budget development and execution, facilities, property, capital construction, debt management, procurement policy, tuition and fee development, efficiency efforts, and analysis of policy changes with a fiscal impact.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline; or bachelor’sdegree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline and 1-2 yrs experience; oran equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Competencies

-Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts.-Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations.-Ability to interact with internal and external clients/customers using both oral and written communication skillsto discuss financial processes or issues.-Ability to gather, organize, analyze and format financial information and other data to comply with applicableguidelines. -Ability to research, investigate, and analyze data.-Ability to function within defined guidelines and procedures to resolve routine issues, and to make independentand logical decisions and/or recommendations.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Public sector budgeting experience. Experience with ERP systems and financial software applications used in thestate of North Carolina.

• Classification: Finance/Budget Analyst II


• Appointment Type: Permanent


• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time


• Employment Type: EHRA


• Position Number: G0002332

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information

Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: [e-mail].