SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST Budget and Planning

Senior Budget Analyst, Budget and Planning

Boston University seeks a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Budget Analyst to support the University's central Office of Budget & Planning. Reporting directly to the Director, 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. They 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.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and reviews budgets for corporate or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration.
• Prepares financial plans, monitors the implementation of financial policies, prepares complex reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, and establishes forecasts.
• Recommends and interprets a wide range of budgetary policies and procedures. Maintains and analyzes records of actual costs against budgeted funds and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget.
• May assist in training entry‑level employees.
• Collaborates with colleagues in Budget & Planning, Financial Affairs, and other key stakeholders across the university to conduct scenario and sensitivity planning in support of strategic decision‑making under varying market and operational conditions.

Salary and Work Arrangement

Salary Grade : 48 (Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100). Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($70,000 – $85,000). Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members; this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (remote work up to three days per week) after a successful observation period.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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