Strategic Budget & Finance Analyst – Higher Education

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Board of Higher Education seeks a Fiscal Analyst/Planner Specialist to support budget recommendations, data collection, and reporting for the state’s public higher education system. The role emphasizes coordination across operating and capital budgets and deep analysis of financial policy areas.

The position offers a salaried status with a competitive benefits package, and a hybrid work arrangement with headquarters in Springfield, IL.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis for higher education or public agencies.
• Knowledge of budget planning and reporting processes.
• Ability to coordinate with universities and state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection, data entry, validation and reporting for the higher education system.
• Lead financial analysis for public universities and agencies across policy areas.
• Coordinate operating budget development data collection, validation and materials.
• Support annual capital budget development process and related analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget planning

Data reporting

Higher education policy

Job description

Illinois Board of Higher Education seeks a Fiscal Analyst/Planner Specialist to support budget recommendations, data collection, and reporting for the state’s public higher education system. The role emphasizes coordination across operating and capital budgets and deep analysis of financial policy areas.

The position offers a salaried status with a competitive benefits package, and a hybrid work arrangement with headquarters in Springfield, IL.