Budget Analyst
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC
The Budget Analyst provides professional budget and financial support to the Poole College Office of Business Services (OBS). Reporting to the Finance Officer, the position assists academic and administrative units with budget development, financial monitoring, and reporting to support effective fiscal management. As, the Budget Analyst you will analyze financial data, prepares budget reports, monitors expenditures, and advises departments on budgetary options and the financial implications of operational decisions.
Additionally, you will work collaboratively with college leadership, department administrators, and central university offices to ensure compliance with university policies and funding requirements while supporting responsible stewardship of financial resources.
Primary Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
Budget Development and Financial Monitoring
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual operating, personnel, and departmental budgets.
- Monitor departmental budgets throughout the fiscal year and identify variances between budgeted and actual expenditures.
- Review expenditures to ensure compliance with university policies, funding restrictions, and budgetary provisions.
- Assist departments in evaluating available funding and understanding the budgetary impact of proposed expenditures.
- Support year-end budget reconciliation and fiscal close activities.
- Monitor salary funding, labor redistributions, and position funding to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Compile financial data and prepare recurring and ad hoc budget and financial reports for college leadership and departmental administrators.
- Analyze budget activity and financial trends to support operational decision-making.
- Maintain financial records and reconcile budget information using university financial systems.
- Assist with financial reporting for operating, trust, grant, and other funding sources as assigned.
- Provide supporting documentation and analysis for budget requests and financial reviews.
Budget Consultation and Customer Service
- Advise department administrators and staff regarding budget availability, funding options, and budgetary implications of financial transactions.
- Respond to budget and financial inquiries from faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Interpret university financial policies and procedures related to budget administration.
- Build collaborative relationships with academic and administrative units to support effective financial management.
- Provide guidance on budget processes and financial reporting requirements.
Systems, Processes, and Continuous Improvement
- Assist in developing and maintaining budget tracking tools, spreadsheets, and standard financial reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve budget processes and reporting efficiency.
- Support implementation of process improvements and updates to financial systems.
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and records.
If you are a detail-oriented financial professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights, solving problems, and partnering with others to support sound financial decisions, we invite you to apply.
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