Budget Analyst & Purchasing Coordinator

Saint Anselm College; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Anselm College is seeking a Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator to support the Budget and Purchasing Offices on campus. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and collaboration in a higher education setting.

You will assist with budgets, provide ongoing budget maintenance, and support purchasing workflows using Workday. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and proficiency in Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Three to five years of related business experience; higher education preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with Workday.
• Strong accounting knowledge; fund accounting and budgeting in education setting preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual operating and capital budgets and ad-hoc reporting.
• Provide budget analysis and counsel to department managers.
• Prepare budget amendments and monitor department expenses.
• Process purchasing functions including requisitions, expense reports, and purchase orders.
• Support the corporate card program and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide training and documentation on budget and purchasing policies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Workday proficiency

Budget analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Saint Anselm College, a Catholic liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, invites applications for the position of Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Budget, Planning and Procurement, this position will support the functional areas of the Budget and Purchasing Offices.The ideal candidate is detailed-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative professional comfortable working in a higher education environment. The Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator plays a key role in the budget planning process as well as provides on-going budget maintenance and support services. The role also supports key purchasing functions including processing requisitions, purchase orders, expense reporting, and receipt for goods/services through the use of Workday while providing excellent customer service to faculty, staff and suppliers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist with the preparation of and gathering of data for annual operating and capital budgets; maintaining the annual budget and ad-hoc reporting;Provide on-going analysis, advice, and counsel to department managers regarding budget matters;Prepares and processes budget amendments within the financial system;Monitor and provide analysis on department expenses as required;Delivers comprehensive budget training and technical support to staff and faculty across campus;Assist with purchasing functions such as reviewing/approving purchase requisitions and expense reports, confirming receipt of materials/services;Supporting the corporate card program;Research questions, resolve problems and provide follow-up on issues as needed and verify transactions prior to purchase requisition approval and purchase order issuance to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations;Respond to daily inquiries from campus constituents regarding proper purchase method and system processes;Provide training and written documentation to explain budget and purchasing policies and procedures to campus constituents;Monitor, resolve and respond to budget and purchasing support tickets;Perform related duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s degree. Major in Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred.Three to five years of related business experience with higher education experience being preferred.Proficiency in MS Office Suite particularly Excel as well as experience in the utilization of automated financial systems such as Workday.Broad base technical knowledge related to accounting principles, practices and procedures. Experience with fund accounting and budgeting in educational or similar institutions is preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents.In order to be considered for this position, please submit both a resume and a cover letter.Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.