Budget Analyst

JobScore, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke College is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide analytical and technical support for budget development, monitoring, reporting, and execution. The role collaborates across departments to inform financial planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities include assisting with operating and capital budgets, monitoring variances, and preparing forecasts for senior leadership. Strong Excel skills and higher education budgeting experience are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 2+ years budgeting/financial analysis experience (preferred).
• Higher education budgeting experience (preferred).
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague reporting tools (preferred).
• Experience with forecasting and financial modeling (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and administration of the College's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor budget-to-actual activity and analyze variances, trends, and financial issues.
• Prepare budget reports, forecasts, and financial projections for managers and leadership.
• Assist departments with Zero Based Budget development and related questions.
• Review budget requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Process and maintain documentation for budget adjustments and reallocations.
• Support personnel budgeting and salary/benefit cost analyses.
• Develop and maintain budget models, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Business Office to align budget with actual activity.
• Prepare budget materials for leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with budget process improvements and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business admin

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Financial reporting tools

Job description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we're building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Under the direction of the AVP for Finance, the Budget Analyst provides analytical and technical support for the university's budget development, monitoring, reporting, and execution. The position works collaboratively with departments across the College to support effective financial planning, resource allocation, and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and administration of the College's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor budget-to-actual activity and analyze significant variances, trends, and financial issues.
• Prepare budget reports, forecasts, financial projections, and other analyses for budget managers and senior leadership.
• Assist departments with Zero Based Budget development, monitoring, and budget-related questions.
• Review budget requests and submissions for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Process and maintain documentation for budget adjustments, transfers, reallocations, and revisions.
• Assist with personnel and position budgeting, including analysis of salary and benefit costs.
• Develop and maintain budget models, reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Office to ensure budget information is aligned with actual financial activity and reporting.
• Support budget-related materials for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with budget process improvements, special projects, and other financial analyses as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Two or more years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in higher education budgeting or finance preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague and reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with financial forecasting and financial modeling preferred.