Senior University Budget & Forecast Analyst

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to maintain central budgeting models and support long-range forecasting. The role emphasizes quantitative financial modeling, data analysis, and translating complex numbers into actionable insights for university leadership.

The position supports central planning processes, with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement of budgeting methodologies while contributing to the Workday Adaptive Planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, budget or analytical role or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience building complex financial models with large datasets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support central revenue and expense allocation models and financial forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models and mechanisms for resource planning.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for university-wide decision-making.
• Assist with Workday Adaptive Planning implementation and related data translation.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritization

Written/verbal communication

Inclusive collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration

Tools

Kuali Financial System

Workday

OAS

Longview

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to maintain central budgeting models and support long-range forecasting. The role emphasizes quantitative financial modeling, data analysis, and translating complex numbers into actionable insights for university leadership.

The position supports central planning processes, with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement of budgeting methodologies while contributing to the Workday Adaptive Planning