Strategic Financial Budget Analyst

The Strategic Financial Budget Analyst is responsible for performing highly complex data analysis work. Specifically responsible for assisting in planning and development, presentation, and implementation of the preliminary general budget; conducting qualitative and quantitative financial research to support decision-making and budget development for the College' performing statistical and comparative analyses of revenue and spending and providing such data in the form of reports, presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and other visual aids; assisting with compiling and maintaining databases to support these efforts; and planning, assigning, and / or supervising the work of others, as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assists in the planning and development, presentation and implementation of the preliminary general budget and capital improvement plan for submission to the Associate Vice President, Budget.
• Researches, compiles, maintains, and updates budgetary and forecast data to provide management with trend analyses and recommendations. Perform statistical and comparative analyses of revenue and spending (with other Colleges and Universities / state average) and provides such data in the form of reports presentations, spreadsheets, graphs and other visual aids. Assists with compiling and maintaining databases to support these efforts.
• Generates various complex monthly, quarterly, and or annual financial reports or queries for executive leadership, management, college leadership, and other department users. Completes necessary financial system transactions to correct variances.
• Informs management of budget variances, explains causes, and measures impact on department mission and resources.
• Consults with colleges department managers regarding budget analysis, financial reports, irregular and unusual transactions and problem resolutions.
• Ensures the accuracy of financial data provided and used for budgetary analysis and reporting. Obtains a great deal of information from various sources and must be able to interpret and distinguish between reliable sources and unreliable sources for specific data analysis.
• Participates in the five-year financial planning process by preparing ad-hoc reports and financial analysis, as well as reviewing detailed financial models relating to the plan.
• Assumes special projects as identified by management that analyze work processes, identify critical paths and redundancies, costs, performance measures, and potential areas for improvement across all campus-wide business areas.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Contracted outside consultants and student workers / interns

Project team members for modeling of activity and program-based modeling

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Must have at least 8-10 years related experience.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving capabilities.

Must have an understanding of financial and budgeting systems / software and how to use them effectively .

Experience providing timely and complete monthly financial / budget / activity & program-based reporting.

Ability to provide strong customer service while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Must have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills , applied across problems of varying nature and scope.

Must have experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and long timelines. Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion.

Demonstrated effectiveness in working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and other constituents.

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Workday Financials, Adaptive, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (required), Access, PowerPoint).

Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and embrace change ; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

All Babson College faculty and staff authorized to work on campus must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any appropriate boosters. Proof of vaccination upon hire is required or within 21 days of becoming eligible for a booster. Contact Human Resources for medical accommodation or religious exemption requests.

Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed during Trustee meeting's planning periods, completing quarterly projections, and finishing major assignments on time and fully.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Strategic Financial Budget Analyst

This is an exempt position with the following pay range : $100,242-$111,380 depending on a candidate's experience; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.