Strategic Budget Analyst - Higher Education

Southern University at New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Southern University at New Orleans is seeking a Budget Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting aligned with state requirements. The role involves compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to assist in annual operating and capital budgets.

Responsibilities include assisting with budget submissions, monitoring expenditures, and preparing reports to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible budgeting/financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, consolidating, and maintaining the University's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze departmental budget requests and recommend adjustments to meet policies and goals.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and prepare monthly/quarterly management reports.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and expenditure projections for planning.
• Assist departments and grant administrators with budget revisions and allocations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Job description

Southern University at New Orleans is seeking a Budget Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting aligned with state requirements. The role involves compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to assist in annual operating and capital budgets.

Responsibilities include assisting with budget submissions, monitoring expenditures, and preparing reports to inform leadership decisions.