Budget & Purchasing Analyst – Higher Education

Saint Anselm College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Anselm College invites applications for a Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator. The role supports budget planning and purchasing functions across campus, delivering data-driven insights and training as needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative, with higher education experience preferred and strong MS Excel skills. The position reports to the Director of Budget, Planning and Procurement and emphasizes service to faculty, staff and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience; higher education preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and Workday or similar financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; effective communicator.
• Experience with fund accounting and budgeting in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual operating and capital budget preparation and data gathering.
• Maintain the budget and prepare ad-hoc reports and amendments.
• Provide analysis and guidance to department managers on budget matters.
• Process budget amendments and monitor department expenses.
• Support purchasing functions including requisitions, POs and expense reports.
• Assist with corporate card program administration and process tickets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Accounting related field preferred

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

Job description

Saint Anselm College invites applications for a Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator. The role supports budget planning and purchasing functions across campus, delivering data-driven insights and training as needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative, with higher education experience preferred and strong MS Excel skills. The position reports to the Director of Budget, Planning and Procurement and emphasizes service to faculty, staff and suppliers.