Budget Analyst: Financial Planning & Analysis - Hybrid

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University, located in Piscataway, NJ, seeks a Budget Analyst for the University Budget Office, responsible for developing models, forecasting, and financial planning across decentralized units. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, clear storytelling, and cross‑unit collaboration.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to impact university‑wide budgeting and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, data analytics, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, or related analytical experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains sophisticated financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Supports annual operating budget development, tuition/ enrollment analysis, personnel costs, and allocations under the RCM framework.
• Converts data into narratives, visuals, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identifies trends and variances, explains drivers, and presents options linked to institutional priorities.
• Works independently on high-impact assignments with confidential information and collaborates across units.
• Supports operation of the current RCM model and related allocation processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

PeopleSoft

Job description

Rutgers University, located in Piscataway, NJ, seeks a Budget Analyst for the University Budget Office, responsible for developing models, forecasting, and financial planning across decentralized units. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, clear storytelling, and cross‑unit collaboration.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to impact university‑wide budgeting and strategic priorities.