SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST, Budget and Planning

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST, Budget and Planning Location BOSTON, MA, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade 48 – $70,000 - $85,000 (based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity) Responsibilities Boston University seeks a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Budget Analyst to support the University's central Office of Budget & Planning. This position is responsible for preparing and tracking unit and/or department budgets, running analyses, and creating reports based on these budgets, and analyzing data. The analyst will prepare, collect, and interpret financial data to develop financial analyses, projections, short and long-term financial plans, and other reports. This role requires excellent time-management skills to thrive under tight deadlines and rapidly evolving priorities. Major duties of this position include: Compile and review budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and ensure proper financial administration. Prepare financial plans, monitor implementation of financial policies, prepare complex reports, maintain historical records, analyze trends, and establish forecasts. Recommend and interpret a wide range of budgetary policies and procedures. Maintain and analyze records of actual costs against budgeted funds and determine rationale for variances between costs and budget. Assist in training entry-level employees. Collaborate with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning to support strategic decision-making under varying market and operational conditions. Utilize flexible remote work arrangements up to three days per week following a successful observation period. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required. 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university environment. Deep understanding of GAAP and other regulatory standards required for the higher education industry. Experience creating comprehensive board‑level presentations and reporting packages (PowerPoint proficiency required). Strong analytical skills with the ability to run, interpret, and summarize complex data sets utilizing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, advanced Excel skills) required. Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively and influence across functions without direct authority. Ability to multi‑task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests. Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, CPA) preferred. Familiarity with SAP. Benefits Health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Flexible work environment; remote work up to three days per week after observation period. Tuition remission for full‑time employees and dependents for courses at Boston University. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston University