Budget Analyst, Higher Education Finance & Planning

Southern University at New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Paid leave

Tuition-waiver benefits

Job summary

Southern University at New Orleans seeks a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and decision-making through budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting in line with state requirements. You will compile and analyze data to support operating and capital budgets and assist departments with budget submissions and reconciliations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and data integrity within a collaborative university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, or related accounting work.
• Experience with Banner or a comparable enterprise financial system.
• Experience in higher education or public-sector budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, consolidating, and maintaining the University's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze departmental budget requests and recommend adjustments to support compliance with policies and fiscal goals.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and prepare monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and expenditure projections for short- and long-term planning.
• Assist departments with budget revisions, allocations, and expense reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Banner

Job description

Southern University at New Orleans seeks a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and decision-making through budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting in line with state requirements. You will compile and analyze data to support operating and capital budgets and assist departments with budget submissions and reconciliations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and data integrity within a collaborative university environment.