Budget Analyst

Job #: 042571
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $74,000 –
$91,000
Hours:
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm
(summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job
Description:

As Budget Analyst for SU Global, you will serve as a financial partner to a high-growth startup operation
within a prestigious university structure. This role requires financial oversight for 60+ specialized programs across 13 schools and
colleges, managing complex revenue models, enrollment-driven budgeting, and rapid financial analysis to support real-time decision-making in
a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with SU Global leadership, academic program directors, enrollment management teams,
and central finance offices to ensure financial sustainability while supporting aggressive growth targets. This position demands financial
acumen, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders who are
building something new. The successful candidate will provide budgetary and financial analysis to support strategic planning, monitor
program profitability, manage administrative budgets, and ensure compliance with University policies and external regulations governing
online education revenue.

Syracuse University is building something new. Were launching SU Global to reimagine how
we support and scale accessible online pathways for non-traditional learners, in a dynamic, innovative, and data-driven environment. That
means rethinking how we work.

This role requires on-campus presence because the best ideas emerge from real-time
collaboration, the mentorship that happens in hallways, and the spontaneous problem-solving that defines startup culture. Youll work
non-traditional hours when needed – evening and weekend coverage, whatever it takes to deliver the best-in-class
experience.

Were looking for team members who thrive in:

• High-energy, in-person
  environments where innovation happens face-to-face
• Flexible scheduling that follows student needs, not the
  clock
• Startup intensity within a world-class university structure

Were not looking for people who
want a job. Were looking for builders who want a mission.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in finance,
  accounting, business administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in budget analysis, financial
  planning, or financial operations, preferably in higher education, online education, or high-growth organizations.
• Experience with
  enrollment-driven revenue models, tuition forecasting, or student financial operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to
  work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with competing priorities and evolving objectives.

Skills and
Knowledge:

• Advanced Excel: financial modeling, pivot tables, formulas, visualization.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or
  similar ERP systems.
• Create dashboards/reports using Excel or Tableau.
• Financial forecasting and
  scenario planning.
• Budget development, monitoring, variance analysis.
• Revenue recognition and enrollment-based
  modeling.
• Higher ed funding models and tuition structures.
• Program profitability and cost analysis.
• Data-driven
  decision-making with attention to detail.
• Identify trends, patterns, and risks proactively.
• Creative
  problem-solving.
• Synthesize information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills; explain financial
  concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Build relationships cross-functionally.
• Influence and educate stakeholders on best
  practices.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• High urgency and accountability.
• Flexible
  with shifting priorities.
• Proactive problem-solver.
• Thrives in collaborative environments.
• Mission-driven; committed
  to student success.
• Working knowledge of University policies, procedures, and financial systems.
• Understanding of higher ed
  regulatory environment including Title IV compliance.
• Grant funding and contract review experience
  preferred.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Budget Management

• Develop,
  monitor, and manage operating budgets for SU Global administrative units and academic programs, including enrollment-driven revenue
  projections and variable expense modeling.
• Lead the annual budget planning process for SU Global in coordination with academic units
  and the University Budget Office, incorporating growth targets, market analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain
  complex financial models to project tuition revenue based on enrollment forecasting, retention rates, and pricing strategies across multiple
  program modalities (fully online, hybrid, accelerated).
• Analyze program-level profitability by tracking direct and indirect costs
  against revenue, providing recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Prepare budget adjustment requests and reforecasts
  throughout the fiscal year to reflect enrollment shifts, program launches, marketing investments, and operational changes.
• Monitor
  expenditures against budget, identifying variances and working with program managers to implement corrective actions.
• Support
  leadership with financial analysis for new program feasibility studies, partnership evaluations, and strategic investments.

Revenue Analysis and Enrollment Financial Modeling

• Serve as the primary financial liaison between
  SU Global, and enrollment management, translating enrollment data into financial projections and budget implications.
• Monitor
  tuition revenue performance in real-time, analyzing enrollment trends, student progression, course loads, and cohort behavior to forecast
  revenue with precision.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide leadership with current financial performance metrics,
  enrollment KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Partner with enrollment teams to model financial impacts of marketing campaigns, admission
  strategies, scholarship programs, and pricing changes.
• Analyze revenue distribution across programs, identifying high-performing and
  underperforming areas with actionable recommendations.
• Manage financial planning for student financial aid, scholarships, and
  discounting strategies to support enrollment goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial
  reports for SU Global leadership showing revenue performance, expense trends, and forecast accuracy.

Financial
Operations and Compliance

• Ensure accurate financial transactions and compliance with University policies, regulatory
  requirements, and best practices for online education finance.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions using PeopleSoft
  Financials, ensuring proper chartstring allocation and documentation.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts with third-party
  vendors, technology partners, and academic service providers, coordinating with Procurement and University Counsel.
• Support SU
  Globals budget director with university credit card reconciliation for SU Global staff, ensuring appropriate expense categorization and
  timely processing.
• Coordinate payroll allocations for faculty teaching online courses and staff supporting multiple cost
  centers.
• Liaise with central finance offices including the Comptrollers Office, Bursars Office, Disbursements, and General
  Accounting to resolve payment issues, process journal entries, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support audit activities by
  providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and implementing recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with revenue recognition
  policies specific to online education delivery models and payment plans.

Stakeholder Communication and Financial
Education

• Serve as the primary financial contact for SU Global program directors, administrative leaders, and support
  teams, providing guidance on budget management, financial processes, and resource allocation.
• Translate complex financial
  information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct training
  sessions and create resources to build financial literacy among SU Global teams, enabling decentralized decision-making within established
  guardrails.
• Partner with academic units across 13 schools and colleges to understand program-specific financial needs and
  constraints.
• Respond to financial inquiries through the Budget Office ticketing system with urgency and accuracy.
• Present
  financial performance updates in leadership meetings, providing context and recommendations.
• Build collaborative relationships with
  stakeholders to foster data-driven financial decision-making aligned with SU Globals growth mission.

Other Duties as
Assigned

• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvement efforts as SU Global evolves and
  scales.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with
distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a
global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of
Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors,
and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate
students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For
more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the
Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles
northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many
social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues.
Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking
in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie
Canal.

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