Hybrid Finance Budget Manager — Forecasting & Policy

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The City University of New York invites applications for the Finance Budget Manager role in its Central Office. The position supports budgeting processes, prepares allocations, analyzes revenues and expenses, and produces regular financial reports to guide university decisions.

The candidate will lead budget activities across college units, collaborate with budget staff, and assist in policy interpretation and scenario modeling, with a hybrid work arrangement ongoing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with six years related experience.
• Experience in higher education or public sector finance preferred.
• Knowledge of NYC and State budget procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise budgeting systems (Workday/PeopleSoft).
• Budget development/forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily budget-related activities and budgeting processes across the University.
• Forecast, analyze revenues and expenditures, and prepare regular/ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepare State and City budget analyses and projections; monitor budget balances.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

The City University of New York invites applications for the Finance Budget Manager role in its Central Office. The position supports budgeting processes, prepares allocations, analyzes revenues and expenses, and produces regular financial reports to guide university decisions.

The candidate will lead budget activities across college units, collaborate with budget staff, and assist in policy interpretation and scenario modeling, with a hybrid work arrangement ongoing.