Strategic Budget & Planning Analyst

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair State University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support resource planning, budgeting processes, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, you will assist with annual operating budgets and prepare materials for submission to the State budget office.

You will analyze enrollment, personnel costs and other data, develop budgeting software, and collaborate with Finance & Treasury to finalize allocations and year-end transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum three years of budget/finance experience.
• Knowledge of budget and statistical analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with finance systems.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to various employees in the University.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring the University's annual operating budget.
• Prepare budgetary and demographic information for the annual budget submission to the State of New Jersey's Office of Management and Budget.
• Serve as Budget Office liaison to units and assist with budget management.
• Provide budget analyses and forecasts for presentation to the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with development of personnel and fringe budgets.
• Assist with long-range financial projections including debt service and enrollment impact.
• Use data systems and spreadsheets to analyze enrollment, headcount and financials.
• Create or approve budget journals and transfers in the University's financial system.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budget analysis

Finance systems

Financial communication

Independent work

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Montclair State University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support resource planning, budgeting processes, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, you will assist with annual operating budgets and prepare materials for submission to the State budget office.

You will analyze enrollment, personnel costs and other data, develop budgeting software, and collaborate with Finance & Treasury to finalize allocations and year-end transfers.