Strategic Campus Budget Analyst & Financial Planning

Alabama-A; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama-A in the United States is seeking a Budget Analyst to support budget planning, monitoring and financial reporting processes. This position provides financial analysis and budget support to assigned colleges, divisions, and administrative departments.

The Budget Analyst works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to ensure responsible stewardship of university resources while supporting strategic and operational goals. The Budget Analyst reports to the Senior Budget Analyst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, or higher education finance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and administration of the University's annual operating budget.
• Monitor departmental budgets, expenditures, revenues, and fund balances.
• Analyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Review budget transfers, journal entries, and funding requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist departments with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain budget records within the University's financial management system.
• Develop and update budget worksheets, templates, and reports.
• Conduct financial analyses using historical and current budget data.
• Support year-end budget closeout activities.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Banner ERP

Argos

Job description

Alabama-A in the United States is seeking a Budget Analyst to support budget planning, monitoring and financial reporting processes. This position provides financial analysis and budget support to assigned colleges, divisions, and administrative departments.

The Budget Analyst works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to ensure responsible stewardship of university resources while supporting strategic and operational goals. The Budget Analyst reports to the Senior Budget Analyst.