Senior Budget Analyst

University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of North Carolina System Office is seeking a Finance/Budget Analyst who will support operating and capital budgets across UNC System areas, providing advanced financial analysis and recommendations. The role requires strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills to inform leadership decisions.

This hybrid position reports to the UNC System Office and will engage with internal stakeholders to improve financial stewardship and organizational efficiency while ensuring

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s in a relevant field with experience in budgeting and finance.
• Experience interpreting financial data and communicating results to varied audiences.
• Public sector budgeting background and ERP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development, administration, monitoring, forecasting and reporting of operating and capital budgets.
• Evaluate financial performance, identify trends and risks, and prepare budget recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Produce budget projections and reports; monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Ensure compliance with UNC System, state and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in public administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in public administration/public policy/economics/finance with 1–2 years experience

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software applications

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Finance/Budget Analyst serves as a professional-levelfinancial analyst responsible for supporting the development, administration,monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of operating and capital budgets for theUNC System Office and/or assigned functional areas. This position providesadvanced budgetary, financial, and analytical support to leadership byevaluating financial performance, identifying trends and risks, developingbudget recommendations, and ensuring compliance with UNC System, State of NorthCarolina, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The position collaborates with internal stakeholders acrossdivisions to support strategic planning, resource allocation, financialdecision-making, and operational effectiveness. The Finance/Budget Analyst conducts financial analyses, prepares budget projections and reports, assistswith budget development and execution, monitors expenditures and revenues, andprovides recommendations to improve financial stewardship and organizationalefficiency. This role requires the ability to interpret complex financialinformation, communicate findings to both financial and non-financialaudiences, and contribute to continuous improvement of budgeting and financialmanagement processes.

This position exercises independent judgment in analyzing financialdata, resolving budgetary issues, and developing recommendations that supportthe UNC System Office's strategic priorities and mission while maintainingaccountability, transparency, and sound fiscal management practices.

This position is a hybrid workarrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at theDillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team

The Finance and Administration division works as staff to the Board of Governors, president, and chief operating officer to support the financial management of the UNC System.This includes the areas of budget development and execution, facilities, property, capital construction, debt management, procurement policy, tuition and fee development, efficiency efforts, and analysis of policy changes with a fiscal impact.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline; or bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or related discipline and 1-2 yrs experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts.
• Knowledge of general principles of financial management and/or accounting principles and/or investment analysis.
• Ability to provide basic or general oral and written information.
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients/customers using both oral and written communication skills to discuss financial processes or issues.
• Ability to organize and format reports to comply with applicable guidelines.
• Ability to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions.
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze financial information and other data.
• Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ability to review, examine, and prepare documents.
• Ability to research, investigate, and analyze data.
• Ability to function within defined guidelines and procedures to resolve routine issues, and to make independent and logical decisions and/or recommendations.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Public sector budgeting experience. Experience with ERP systems and financial software applications used in the state of North Carolina.

• Classification: Finance/Budget Analyst
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category:Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Position Number: G0002332
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by Friday, July 31, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information

Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: [e-mail].