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Senior Budget AnalystYeshiva University • Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst

Yeshiva University • Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Planning and Analysis:

  • Maintain working knowledge of revenue streams, expense drivers, and market factors influencing financial performance
  • Support the development of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans
  • Prepare financial forecasts, enrollment-based revenue projections, and position-level modeling
  • Conduct variance analyses and prepare budget-to-actual reports with clear explanations and recommendations
  • Perform program- and unit-level cost analysis to support operational efficiency and strategic planning
  • Contribute to quarterly financial reviews and long-range planning initiatives

Budget Development and Administration:

  • Coordinate components of the School’s annual budget development process, including timeline tracking, data collection, and consolidation
  • Process and monitor budget transactions such as transfers, position adjustments, and inter-fund activity in accordance with university policies
  • Monitor expenditures and provide guidance to program directors and unit managers on budget management and compliance
  • Maintain reporting structures, chart of accounts accuracy, and appropriate fund usage
  • Support salary and fringe budgeting at the position level, including reconciliation of personnel-related expenses

Cross-Unit Collaboration:

  • Partner with academic leadership to align enrollment projections with revenue forecasts
  • Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to track and integrate grant funding into financial reports and projections
  • Collaborate with central university offices, including Finance, Procurement, and Tax, to ensure compliance and process alignment
  • Develop strong working relationships across departments to promote financial transparency and shared accountability

Reporting and Decision Support:

  • Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries for school leadership
  • Translate financial data into clear, concise insights to inform program planning and operational decisions
  • Support scenario modeling and ad hoc financial analysis for new initiatives, program changes, and resource allocation decisions
  • Assist in developing and refining financial procedures, tools, and documentation to improve consistency and efficiency

Experience & Educational Background:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis
  • Experience supporting complex budgets in higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, or public-sector settings preferred

Financial Analysis and Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, scenario modeling, lookup functions, and financial dashboards.
  • Experience with multi-year forecasting and scenario analysis
  • Strong variance analysis and financial reporting experience
  • Familiarity with position budgeting and salary modeling
  • Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools

Skills & Competencies:

Required:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships

Preferred:

  • Experience with process improvement or systems enhancement initiatives
  • Prior experience in higher education budgeting
  • Interest in leveraging data tools and emerging technologies to improve reporting and planning

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three (3) references.

Salary Range:

90,000 – 105,000

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