Budget Analyst: Data-Driven Finance & Grants

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 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.