Finance and Budget Analyst

Saint Anselm College - Manchester, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Manchester, NH

Educational Services

About the position

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, year-round Finance and Budget Analyst. This position is crucial for the financial health of the college, as it involves working closely with the facilities department to develop both short- and long-range financial and budgetary data. The Finance and Budget Analyst will provide essential analysis, advice, and counsel regarding finance and budget matters, ensuring that the college's financial resources are managed effectively and efficiently. The role includes participation in budget planning and purchasing processes, monitoring department expenses, preparing reports, and contributing to projects related to benchmarking and process improvement. The Finance and Budget Analyst will administer budget activities, which include assisting with the preparation and gathering of data for annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets and reports. This involves preparing and reviewing budget entries in the financial information system. The analyst will also assist the Director of Physical Plant in interpreting financial and budget reports, analyzing data, and planning budgets, as well as projecting costs based on historical trends and other relevant data. Analyzing cost data and accounting/budget status reports will be a key responsibility, with the expectation to initiate or recommend corrective actions or alternatives as necessary. In addition to these responsibilities, the Finance and Budget Analyst will provide support and guidance regarding the purchasing of goods and services for the department, coordinating with the College Purchasing Manager. Training staff on policies, regulations, and budgetary practices will also be part of the role. The analyst must ensure that all financial activities comply with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations. Special assignments, research projects, and focused analyses will be executed as directed, and the analyst will develop simulations and modeling from analyzed financial data to assist with future planning. Tracking revenues and expenses related to federal and private gifts or grants for required reporting will also be a critical function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Administer budget activities, including preparation of annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets and reports.
• Assist the Director of Physical Plant in interpreting financial and budget reports and planning budgets.
• Prepare financial forecasts based on historical trends and other data for planning and decision making.
• Analyze cost data and accounting/budget status reports, recommending corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide support regarding the purchasing of goods and services, coordinating with the College Purchasing Manager.
• Deliver training to staff on policies, regulations, and budgetary practices and procedures.
• Ensure compliance of all financial activities with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Execute special assignments and research projects as directed, preparing focused analyses.
• Develop simulations and modeling from analyzed financial data for future planning.
• Track revenues and expenses related to federal and private gifts or grants for reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or related field.
• Three to five years of related business experience, preferably in higher education.
• Broad technical knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures, with experience in fund accounting and budgeting in educational institutions preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, and experience with automated financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external constituents.