Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst 2

Job

Location:

Augusta University

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Augusta University

Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

We fulfill our mission through budgeting, which translates the mission and goals of the Augusta University into a systematic operational plan expressed in dollars; fiscal analysis of all budgetary units/programs/activities of the university, and future planning for all institutional financial activity.

Our work includes:

• Prepare, maintain, monitor and report on all annual institutional budgets at Augusta University according to established campus and University System of Georgia policies and procedures;
• Assist budget staff and administrative heads of schools, departments and other units in executing the approved annual budget;
• Provide assistance to executive staff in long‑term budgeting and planning for Augusta University;
• Provide support to executive staff in maximizing the university's use of limited resources to the end of providing world class instruction, research and public service to students and other customers of Augusta University.

• Perform independent budget analysis and operational planning support for assigned units, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and compliance with financial policies
• Develop and manage budgets for assigned departments, including revenue and expenditure projections, multi‑year forecasts and resource allocation planning
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances and potential risks, providing actionable insights to department leadership
• Provide guidance and technical support to departmental staff on budgeting processes, system usage and best practices, promoting accuracy and efficiency
• Assist in the preparation of reports, dashboards and summaries to support decision‑making at the unit and institutional level
• Monitor budget activity throughout the fiscal year, identifying exceptions, recommending corrective actions and supporting fiscal accountability
• Collaborate with leadership and central finance teams to implement process improvements, enhance reporting tools and optimize operational effectiveness
• Support professional development by mentoring junior staff and sharing knowledge of policies, procedures and analytical techniques

Budget Development & Management

• Process complex budget transactions involving multiple funding sources, ensuring accuracy, compliance and alignment with institutional policies
• Participate in fiscal year‑end transactions and processes, including reconciliation and closing activities.
• Assist in preparation of annual original budget, coordinating inputs across departments and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Financial & Operational Analysis

• Perform financial and operational analyses to support annual and mid‑year budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation in compliance with University System of Georgia and state policies
• Analyze departmental expenditures and revenue activity, identified variances, and prepared reports to support management decision‑making and operational efficiency
• Develop budget projections and scenario analyses to evaluate the financial impact of operational changes, funding shifts, or strategic initiatives

Reporting & Systems Management

• Develop and enhance reports, tools and procedures to streamline and improve budget operations
• Independently manage complex commitment accounting functions including accounting adjustments, suspense entries, troubleshooting errors and personal services encumbrance reconciliation
• Participate in ERP system testing, upgrades and validation of financial data to ensure accuracy,…