Strategic Budget Analyst - Hybrid (Public Sector)

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

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