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Robert Half is in search of a skilled Budget Analyst to join a team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on a long-term contract basis. This Budget Analyst role is essential for ensuring efficient financial management within a university setting. The successful Budget Analyst candidate will play a key role in budget preparation, financial reporting, and analysis to support organizational goals.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare comprehensive financial reports and summaries on a routine basis to support informed decision-making
Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes within the Budget Office
Assist departments in developing the annual budget for the college, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives
Analyze and interpret complex financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights
Create and record journal entries to maintain accuracy in financial records
Update and maintain financial spreadsheets, schedules, reports, and calculations to ensure data integrity
Monitor organizational expenditures and develop projections for monthly and quarterly spending
Contribute to long-term budget planning and forecasting to meet strategic goals
Conduct variance analysis to explain discrepancies between budget, forecast, and actual figures
Support audits and respond to requests for financial data and surveys, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is required
At least five years of experience analyzing fiscal data, programs, and operations within an educational or non-profit setting
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other related software
Proven ability to create both short-term and long-term financial projections using forecasting tools and data analysis
Strong skills in managing budgets and conducting research to resolve financial challenges
Expertise in budget processes, including annual operating budget development and management
Ability to monitor approved budgets to ensure compliance and financial effectiveness
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance