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Senior Budget Analyst

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$95k–$110k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Prepares consolidated budgets, develops financial models, and analyzes spending trends for the Physical Sciences Division.

Role type

Senior Budget Analyst

Builds

Division annual budget, financial models, variance reports

Domain

Higher Education Finance

Required skills

Financial modeling, Budget preparation, Variance analysis, Data collection, Trend analysis, Policy development

Preferred skills

MBA, Advanced Excel, Oracle ERP, Orbit reporting, SmartView, Higher education finance experience

Technologies

Excel, Oracle ERP, Orbit, SmartView

Responsibilities

Prepare annual budget by gathering and compiling financial data; Evaluate budget estimates for accuracy and conformance; Track budget performance via accounting records; Produce reports and analysis for senior leadership; Research economic developments affecting spending; Identify resource planning issues and lead complex studies; Design and maintain financial models for forecasting; Review estimated expenditures and develop projections; Report on variances between approved budget and actual performance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC