Senior Budget Analyst
Senior Budget Analyst
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Job Description
The Office of Budget and Planning seeks a Senior Budget Analyst of Budget and Planning. The Senior Budget Analyst of Budget and Planning is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive financial and budgetary analysis regular monitoring and forecasting of financial performance and ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures. The Office of Budget and Planning provides budgetary and fiscal management leadership supporting the effective deployment of financial resources in alignment with the Universitys mission and strategic objectives. This position will support departmental goals and objectives through effective collaboration and constructive partnership with colleagues and campus stakeholders. Responsibilities include being a key business partner in support of annual budget preparation yearend estimated finals and 10year longrange planning of University resources. By direct involvement this position serves as a contact for University responsibility centers and support units on matters pertaining to their respective budgets and applicable budgeting policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Budgeting and Planning: Develop and maintain current fiscal year budget and 10 year budget plan. Make updates based on new performance information or unit decision making. Proactively monitor budgets analyze variances and update monthly estimated finals. Provide explanations of variances including underlying drivers. When necessary work with units to remediate possible budget deficits. Provide constructive challenge to units budget assumptions when appropriate. Ensure compliance with Syracuse University policies procedures and overall strategic plan. Lead and/or participate in initiatives to improve University budgeting policies/models reporting procedures systems and tools. Provide support to Syracuse University units to help facilitate departmental restructuring business cases for major investments and integration of new acquisitions. Identify and analyze financial operational and external data to highlight key performance drivers opportunities and risks. Communicate report insights clearly and concisely both written and verbally. Ensure information is provided in a timely matter and with a high degree of accuracy. Make improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting. Provide advisement and support to Office of Budget and Planning colleagues. Actively participate in team meetings. Assist with additional responsibilities during times of need. Develop comprehensive knowledge of Syracuse University units financials operations strategy and competitive situation. Partner with unit leadership and ensure the effective use of resources and alignment with the units longterm strategic goals. Communicate regularly with unit leadership to review budgets and YTD performance. Develop and maintain complex integrated financial models for forecasting and analysis. Build scenario analysis models to aid in financially responsible decision making or to quantify the impact of new policies or initiatives. Provide counsel and suggestions on how to best utilize University financial systems. Effectively communicate budget directives University decisions or changes in policy.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
