Budget Analysts

Flexible - will work with student schedules during daytime hours.

Student Intern // Budget Analyst, I. Develop, analyze, and execute budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine profit increases and efficiency improvements. Provide assistance and advice regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets. Analyze department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Consolidate departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries. Monitor and review the budget to determine if allocated funds are appropriately spent.

Basic skill set and proficiency required. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience). Those working towards a degree are highly encouraged to apply!

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Assist with monthly financial reports, trend analysis, and variance reviews
• Support data collection and visualization using Excel, Power BI, or Business Central
• Cash Flow & Budget Support
• Participate in the preparation and review of department and project-level budgets
• Support analysis of vendor spend, purchasing trends, and cost‑saving opportunities
• Assist with utilization and cost analysis to inform replacement or purchasing decisions
• Support initiatives around maintenance and asset reporting

Minimum Qualifications: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

• Currently earning a professional degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Analytics
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial modeling or data visualization tools
• Preferably familiar with or had exposure to Power BI or similar

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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