Senior Budget Analyst

Under the strategic and operational guidance of the Director of Financial Operations the Senior Budget Analyst serves as a senior financial professional supporting the Universitys Finance Division and collaborating across all departments. This position performs complex financial analysis forecasting and strategic planning to support institutional priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Budget Analyst develops advanced financial models coordinates critical budget processes provides expert financial guidance to departments and delivers analytical insights that support executive decision-making. The position contributes to process improvements and enhances the accuracy transparency and efficiency of university-wide budgeting activities.

Act as the primary finance partner to assigned divisions providing guidance on budget development financial performance and resource allocation.

Facilitate monthly and quarterly financial review meetings with departments by presenting financial trends identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.

Work directly with the Director of Financial operations and budget team members in preparing annual budgets mid-year & year-end projections. As well as ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional financial objectives.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree Field of study: Finance Accounting or related Business field.

At least five years of experience in a finance (budgeting/accounting) role preferably in higher education.

Desired Qualifications:

Masters degree Field of study: MBA Finance/Accounting.

Working knowledge of Banner Finance or comparable financial system preferably within a higher education environment.

Salary Range:

$68000 - $93500

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. Thats why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical prescription and vision insurance dental insurance and life insurance and retirement plan. More information is available at Hall University is located in South Orange New Jersey 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6300 undergraduate and 3700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith turn its employees respect Catholic beliefs and valuesengage in servant leadership and support the Universitys mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.