Budget & Financial Planning Analyst

The department of Budget and Planning Services at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Budget & Financial Planning Analyst! This role provides analytical support in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting by compiling and interpreting financial data to assist in informed decision‑making across the University.

Candidates are required to upload a cover letter with their application.

• Annual Budget Development: Assists and supports the formulation of the University’s annual budget by coordinating inputs across units, validating assumptions, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long‑term financial strategy.
• Campus Financial Collaboration: Assists in campus-wide discussions on budget development, financial reporting, and fiscal performance; meets regularly with business officers and leadership to communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
• State-Required Financial Reporting: Assists in preparing all financial submissions to the State of Alabama, including the Postsecondary Operations Plan, Legislative Budget Request, ACHE Needs Assessment, and additional ad hoc requests from survey groups, Governmental Affairs, and external stakeholders.
• Budget and Accounting Oversight: Reviews, analyzes, approves, and prepares budget transfers, reallocations, and accounting entries to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with financial policies.
• Cross-Functional Financial Modeling: Supports cross‑functional financial modeling efforts by maintaining and improving models within third‑party planning platforms to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes across university units.
• Advanced Analytics and Automation: Aggregates and analyzes complex financial datasets using advanced analytical methods; builds and refines predictive models to support strategic planning; leads automation efforts to streamline Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) workflows and integrate disparate data sources.
• Performance Reporting and Benchmarking: Assists in preparing quarterly and ad hoc reporting packages using the planning platform’s analytical tools to benchmark performance, evaluate progress toward institutional goals, and present actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Technical Financial Expertise: Assists in financial modeling, scenario planning, and long‑range forecasting by providing analytical support to campus finance teams and contributing to the development of solutions for routine financial challenges.
• Executive-Level Communication: Assists in creating presentations, charts, dashboards, and visual analytics to help communicate financial insights and model outputs to campus stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, Data Science, or related field is desired.
• A CPA, CFA, or CMA designation may be substituted for the specific degree.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge and demonstration of best practices in budgeting and financial planning.
• Ability to analyze financial data.
• Ability to navigate budget and long-term financial planning software.

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!