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Boston University · 19 hours ago

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST, Budget and Planning

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Boston University is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Budget Analyst to support the University's central Office of Budget & Planning. This position is responsible for preparing and tracking unit and department budgets, running analyses, and creating reports based on financial data to develop financial analyses and projections.

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Responsibilities

Compiles and reviews budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration

Prepares financial plans, monitors the implementation of financial policies, prepares complex reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, and establishes forecasts

Recommends and interprets a wide range of budgetary policies and procedures

Maintains and analyzes records of actual costs against budgeted funds and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget

May assist in training entry-level employees

Collaborates with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning in support of strategic decision-making under varying market and operational conditions

Qualification

GAAPFinancial analysisPowerPointBI toolsSAPAnalytical skillsMulti-taskingOrganizational skillsTime managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required

3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university environment

Deep understanding of GAAP and other regulatory standards required for the higher education industry

Experience creating comprehensive board-level presentations and reporting packages (PowerPoint proficiency required)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to run, interpret, and summarize complex data sets utilizing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel advanced skills) is required

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

Preferred

Advanced degree (MBA, CPA) preferred

Familiarity with SAP

Benefits

Health

Dental

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission for courses at Boston University

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 1848

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees