Budget Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Budget Partner to join our team at Smith College. The successful candidate will provide support to the daily budget operations of the College, assist in ad-hoc analysis and modeling, and act as a member of the College's central Budget Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Finance Leadership by architecting and maintaining routine and ad-hoc analysis and strategic modeling.
• Support college-wide analytical tasks as needed, including FTE analysis, budget to actual variance analysis, and assessment of restricted funds usage.
• Review and make recommendations on requests to fill, modify, or create positions, and analyze and prepare reports on historical trends in staffing.
• Develop and maintain models and tools for projecting key balance sheet and operating line items, including net student income and compensation.
• Support new projects and key financial initiatives as necessary with analysis and reporting to support ad-hoc requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial modeling.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong administrative, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex data.

About Smith College:

Smith College is a leading liberal arts college for women, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. We are committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance and analysis, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.