Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst

Join the University of Colorado Denver as a Senior Budget Analyst and be a key player in our budget team! As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will support the campus budget and planning operations efficiently and effectively. Reporting to the Assistant Budget Director, you will work closely with various stakeholders, including campus administration, operating units, employee groups, the public, and other higher education institutions. This is a full-time, at-will position in the Budget Office. At CU Denver, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the university's mission through effective budget management. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our campus community.

What you will do :

• Work with administration units to provide comprehensive financial summaries, including budget projections and funding details.
• Conduct regular meetings to discuss finance issues, spending trends, strategic planning, and upcoming deliverables.
• Collaborate with other analysts to create and update Cognos and Tableau reporting tools for budget monitoring.
• Partner with leadership to develop the annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in reconciling the annual CU Denver operating budget in collaboration with the Anschutz team, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Provide rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses of major issues, communicating results and recommendations to leadership.
• Collect and query financial data from various sources to develop and review business intelligence models.
• Assist in preparing the annual University of Colorado Denver Budget Data document for state General Fund support.
• Help develop the annual budget process in the budgeting system, including system testing and guide creation.
• Develop materials, reports, schedules, charts, and graphs for management meetings and retreats.
• Review departmental budget changes for compliance and reasonableness, ensuring proper preparation before approval.
• Respond to information requests from the President's Office, auditors, administration, and outside agencies by compiling and analyzing data.
• Process funding changes per payroll deadlines as needed.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications) :

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications) :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment :

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

Employment Sponsorship : Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits : The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $76,638 - $81,422. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Deadline : Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by 10 / 31 / 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials :

Questions should be directed to Tawnya Boulier, tawnya.boulier@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy : The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment / employment.

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below

Job Category : Business Services

Primary Location : Denver

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30014 - ADM-AVCBO Budget Office-Denver

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Oct 16, 2025

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Tawnya Boulier

Posting Contact Email : Tawnya.Boulier@UCDenver.edu

Position Number : 00794299

To apply, please visit : https : / / cu.taleo.net / careersection / 2 / jobdetail.ftl?job=38034?=en

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.