Senior Budget Analyst Operations, Fiscal Analysis & Analytics

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst in the central Office of Budget & Planning to prepare and track unit budgets, run analyses, and create reports based on budgets and data. The role collaborates with colleagues university-wide to develop financial plans and forecast scenarios.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement after a successful observation period and requires strong analytical and presentation skills, GAAP knowledge, and BI tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and other regulatory standards required for higher education.
• Experience creating comprehensive board-level presentations and reporting packages (PowerPoint proficiency).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to run, interpret, and summarize complex data sets utilizing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence across functions without direct authority.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and reviews budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration.
• Prepares financial plans, monitors the implementation of financial policies, prepares complex reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, and establishes forecasts.
• Recommends and interprets a wide range of budgetary policies and procedures.
• Maintains and analyzes records of actual costs against budgeted funds and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget.
• May assist in training entry-level employees.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning in support of strategic decision-making under varying market and operational conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Budget Analyst Operations, Fiscal Analysis & Analytics

Salary Grade

Grade 48

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$71,925.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$93,375.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University seeks a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Budget Analyst to support the University's central Office of Budget & Planning. Reporting directly to the Director, Budget and Planning, this position is responsible for preparing and tracking unit and/or department budgets, running analyses, and creating reports based on these budgets and analyzing data. They will prepare, collect, and interpret financial data to develop financial analyses, projections, short and long-term financial plans, and other reports. This role requires excellent time management skills to thrive under tight deadlines and rapidly evolving priorities.

Major duties of this position include:

• Compiles and reviews budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration.
• Prepares financial plans, monitors the implementation of financial policies, prepares complex reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, and establishes forecasts.
• Recommends and interprets a wide range of budgetary policies and procedures.
• Maintains and analyzes records of actual costs against budgeted funds and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget.
• May assist in training entry-level employees.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning in support of strategic decision-making under varying market and operational conditions.

Pay Range:

• Salary Grade 48 Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100
• Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($70,000 - $85,000)
• Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e. remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and other regulatory standards required for the higher education industry.
• Experience creating comprehensive board-level presentations and reporting packages (PowerPoint proficiency required).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to run, interpret, and summarize complex data sets utilizing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel advanced skills) is required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence across functions without direct authority.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree (MBA, CPA) preferred Familiarity with SAP.

Benefits/Other Information:

• Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off as well as potential remote working arrangements!
• Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University.
• Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.

The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive. For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative.

We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.