Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Budget Modeling; SBM

Senior Financial Analyst
- Strategic Budget Modeling (SBM)

Aug 22, 2026

Job Category Staff & Executive
- Finance/Accounting/Purchasing

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a
top 100 best large employer in America,
Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration ( UFA ) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse.

We are deeply committed to our
guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit
https://finance.rutgers.edu/.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst
- Strategic Budget Modeling ( SBM ) for UFA Financial Planning & Analytics.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Plays a central role in advancing Rutgers' enterprise Multi-Year Planning capability and building and maintaining its fully functional ten-year operating outlook.
• Develops long-range forecasts, reconciliations, scenario analyses, and leadership reporting.
• Works across the University Budget Office, Chancellor-Led Units, and functional partners to ensure model assumptions and outputs are accurate, controlled, and decision-ready, and communicates analyses and findings to senior and/or executive leadership.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 08

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

Standard Hours 37.50

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations…