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 $70,000 - $80,000

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.

S5

Exempt

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

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Office of Budget and Planning seeks a Budget Analyst to support the University’s budget development, financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and budget governance functions. The Budget Analyst provides financial analysis and decision support to University units, ensuring the effective stewardship of University resources and alignment with institutional priorities. Working collaboratively with campus stakeholders, this position assists with budget development, monitoring, forecasting, position management, reporting, and financial policy interpretation.
Reporting to the Director of Budget and Planning, this position will support departmental goals and objectives through effective collaboration and partnership with colleagues and campus stakeholders. Maintains and interprets financial data and performs detailed analysis of budgets, funding sources, and commitments to support strategic goals and objectives for University departments.
This individual will establish and maintain lines of communication with University personnel in support of the development of information required for accurate record keeping, financial analysis, projections and interpretation of policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience with similar functional responsibilities.

• Must work collaboratively and cooperatively with University personnel at all levels.
• Ability to respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, working calmly under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritizing workload under pressure of competing assignments and converging deadlines. Interpret, plan and execute work within guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, including generation and maintenance of financial summaries.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computers skills including knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications:
  Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Extensive use and understanding of Hyperion Planning Essbase and AI tools, such as Claude and Copilot preferred.
• Willingness to learn new software applications as necessary.

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