New

Sr. Budget Analyst

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with experience

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Sep 09, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194221EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Sr. Budget Analyst
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Flexible and Hybrid Schedule Available
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	University Budget Office
About the Department	The Division of Budget and Resource Management, an operating unit in the Office of Finance and Administration, is responsible for resource planning, financial and cost analysis, university budget preparation, monitoring, and control. The division's departments provide university executive leadership with budget, financial, and cost analyses for operational and decision-making purposes. The Budget Office, a Budget and Resource Management department, is responsible for the development, oversight, and reporting of the university's operating budgets; budget administration, accounting, and cash management for capital improvement projects; development and maintenance of appropriated internal budget reporting; analysis of the multi-year financial plans, budgets, and recommended annual fee/charge increases of receipts supported organizations. In addition, the Budget Office also ensures that all financial and human resource systems development includes all budgetary and financial information required by the governing agencies. The Budget Office is also responsible for interfacing with external financial organizations such as UNC General Administration, Office of State Budget and Management, Legislative Fiscal Research, and financial officers of other institutions within the UNC System.
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Essential Job Duties	Sr. Budget Analysts conduct complex budget and financial analysis that informs recommendations to executive university leadership on resource allocation decisions and multi-year budget planning. Sr. Analysts use a suite of technology and software applications (i.e., SharePoint, Power BI, OneStream and the PeopleSoft ERP systems - Financial, HR, and Student) to display budget information for executives in formats similar to private sector budget reports and forecasts. The Senior Budget Analyst position is part of the Budget and Resource Management Division and will provide support to assigned organizational units and monitor budgets and actuals (for both revenues and expenditures) for assigned units with state-appropriated, appropriated receipts, F&A, student fees, and premium tuition. The primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Manages and implements the current year budget in compliance with state law and UNC System policies. Assists colleges and units with successful management of their budgets by addressing questions or special circumstances involving budget balances, compliance with budget policies, position control, etc. Interprets statutes, session laws, and policies to advise assigned colleges and units. Reviews and approves General Fund budget revisions and allotments consistent with the State Budget Act and Office of State Budget and Management guidance. Manages the quarter and fiscal year-end closeout processes including carryforward. Performs budgeting and forecasting of expenditures and revenues to ensure sufficient cash flow and reserves. Conducts periodic budget reviews with units to identify risks and develop proactive solutions. Provides budget analysis and reporting that supports university leadership in making strategic resource allocation decisions. Provides recommendations to executive leadership on the allocation of university reserves and maintains a reconciliation schedule providing accurate, real-time reserve availability. Conducts analysis using complex data sets involving querying, transforming, and creating data visualization dashboards to provide recommendations and business intelligence reports for university leadership. Performs a variety of ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by management, Office of the State Budget and Management, UNC System Office, Legislative requests, or campus leadership. Analyzes and prepares the Base Budget as part of the General Fund Biennial Budget development process.
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, computer science, information technology, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Strong analytical skills and ability to apply critical thinking to assist university leadership and business units identify and solve problems; Ability to research, analyze and summarize complex data while delivering accurate results under tight deadlines; Knowledge of monitoring state appropriations, state appropriated receipts, & F&A funds to ensure compliance with state Policies, Rules, and Regulations and any applicable internal rules; Ability to work independently and lead teams to complete assignments that require complex management, budgetary, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, interpret, and summarize complex data and identify clear findings and recommendations; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and problem-solve with employees at all levels of the organization; Demonstrates a customer service mindset focusing on continuous improvement of business processes; Advanced skills with Excel (or similar software) and financial software systems; Ability to create and use pivot tables and database queries; Ability to meet deadlines while successfully managing multiple tasks and priorities Experience with data visualization tools (such as PowerBI, and Tableau) Knowledge of state government policies and regulations including the State Budget Act, State Budget Manual, and UNC Policy Manual.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior budgeting experience in a University setting; Significant knowledge of and experience with budgets and accounting with the ability to exercise financial strategy in managing multiple funding sources and types; Knowledge of accounting to create and review budgets and actuals journals in the financial system; Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships, improving customer satisfaction, and resolving difficult customer issues.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	09/09/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open until vacancy is filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00065006
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	462001 - Budget Office
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.