Senior Budget Analyst Operations, Fiscal Analysis & Analytics
$71,925–$93,375 year
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Compile and review budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, and expense reports to control funds. Prepare financial plans, monitor policy implementation, and create complex reports while analyzing trends to establish forecasts. Maintain records of actual costs against budgeted funds to determine variance rationales and interpret a wide range of budgetary policies. Collaborate with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other stakeholders to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning for strategic decision-making. This role requires excellent time management skills to thrive under tight deadlines and rapidly evolving priorities. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required, along with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a university environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university environment
- Deep understanding of GAAP and other regulatory standards for the higher education industry
- PowerPoint proficiency
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to run, interpret, and summarize complex data sets utilizing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel advanced skills)
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively and influence across functions without direct authority
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests
- hybrid work arrangement (i.e. remote work up to three (3) days per week)
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA, CPA)
- Familiarity with SAP
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