Budget & Purchasing Analyst for Higher Education Finance

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 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.