Budget & Forecasting Analyst — Higher Education Planning

Salt Lake Community College

Taylorsville (UT)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

Salt Lake Community College in Utah seeks an Analyst, Budget & Forecasting to provide forecasting, financial analysis, budget planning support, and workflow coordination for Academic Affairs, including Salt Lake Tech and Workforce programs. The analyst will help evaluate financial impacts of enrollment projections, develop forecasts, and support resource planning.

The role partners with Academic Affairs leadership, Budget Office staff, and college departments to validate assumptions, monitor

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
3–6 years of professional budgeting, forecasting, or analytics experience preferred.
Experience with financial data, budgeting processes, and reporting expectations in higher education.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update financial forecast models and analytical tools for Academic Affairs, Salt Lake Tech, and Workforce programs.
Evaluate budgetary and revenue implications of enrollment projections and planning assumptions.
Prepare revenue forecasts and expenditure models using documented assumptions and reliable data sources.
Develop and maintain financial models for planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Validate model inputs/outputs, monitor forecast accuracy, and update assumptions as needed.
Conduct program cost analyses and financial sustainability assessments.