Senior Budget Analyst

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $88,000 – $100,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

As Senior Budget Analyst for SU Global, you will serve as a financial partner to a high-growth startup operation within a prestigious university structure. This role requires financial oversight for 60+ specialized programs across 13 schools and colleges, managing complex revenue models, enrollment-driven budgeting, and rapid financial analysis to support real-time decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with SU Global leadership, academic program directors, enrollment management teams, and central finance offices to ensure financial sustainability while supporting aggressive growth targets. This position demands financial acumen, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders who are building something new. The successful candidate will provide budgetary and financial analysis to support strategic planning, monitor program profitability, manage administrative budgets, and ensure compliance with University policies and external regulations governing online education revenue.

Syracuse University is building something new. We’re launching SU Global to reimagine how we support and scale accessible online pathways for non-traditional learners, in a dynamic, innovative, and data-driven environment. That means rethinking how we work.

This role requires on-campus presence because the best ideas emerge from real-time collaboration, the mentorship that happens in hallways, and the spontaneous problem-solving that defines startup culture. You’ll work non-traditional hours when needed – evening and weekend coverage, whatever it takes to deliver the best-in-class experience.

We’re looking for team members who thrive in:

• High-energy, in-person environments where innovation happens face-to-face
• Flexible scheduling that follows student needs, not the clock
• Startup intensity within a world-class university structure

We’re not looking for people who want a job. We’re looking for builders who want a mission.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or financial operations, preferably in higher education, online education, or high-growth organizations.
• Experience with enrollment-driven revenue models, tuition forecasting, or student financial operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with competing priorities and evolving objectives.

• Experience with People Soft or similar ERP systems.
• Create dashboards/reports using Excel or Tableau.
• Financial forecasting and scenario planning.
• Revenue recognition and enrollment-based modeling.
• Higher ed funding models and tuition structures.
• Program profitability and cost analysis.
• Data-driven decision-making with attention to detail.
• Identify trends, patterns, and risks proactively.
• Creative…