Sr. Budget Analyst

Sr. Budget Analyst

Posting Number: PG194509EP

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Anticipated hiring range:
Commensurate with experience ($91,000 - $93,000)

Work schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm. Flexible and hybrid schedule available.

Position located in the University Budget Office, Division of Budget and Resource Management, Office of Finance and Administration.

The Division of Budget and Resource Management, an operating unit in the Office of Finance and Administration, is responsible for resource planning, financial and cost analysis, university budget preparation, monitoring, and control. The division’s departments provide university executive leadership with budget, financial, and cost analyses for operational and decision‑making purposes.

The Budget Office is responsible for the development, oversight, and reporting of the university’s operating budgets; budget administration, accounting, and cash management for capital improvement projects; development and maintenance of appropriated internal budget reporting; analysis of the multi‑year financial plans, budgets, and recommended annual fee/charge increases of receipts supported organizations. It also ensures that all financial and human resource systems development includes all budgetary and financial information required by the governing agencies.

The Budget Office interfaces with external financial organizations such as UNC General Administration, Office of State Budget and Management, Legislative Fiscal Research, and financial officers of other institutions within the UNC System.

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• Manage and implement the current year budget in compliance with state law and UNC System policies.
• Advise colleges and units on budget balances, compliance, and position control.
• Interpret statutes, session laws, and policies to guide assigned units.
• Review and approve General Fund budget revisions and allotments.
• Lead quarter‑end and fiscal year‑end closeout processes, including carry forward.
• Perform budgeting and forecasting to ensure sufficient cash flow and reserve levels.
• Conduct periodic budget reviews to identify risks and develop proactive solutions.

• Provide budget analysis and recommendations that support executive decision‑making and long‑term resource allocation.
• Advise leadership on university reserve allocation and maintain accurate reconciliation schedules.
• Query, transform, and analyze complex data sets to produce dashboards and business intelligence reports.
• Complete ad‑hoc financial analyses for leadership, system offices, and legislative requests.
• Prepare and analyze the Base Budget as part of the General Fund Biennial Budget development process.

If you are a detail‑oriented financial professional who thrives on transforming complex data into strategic insight, values collaboration, and brings both technical expertise and sound judgment to high‑impact budget decisions, we encourage you to apply.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires post‑baccalaureate credentials plus 1‑2 years experience; a bachelor’s degree and 2‑4 years experience may be substituted…