Budget Analyst

Haverford College

22d • $69,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget Analyst supports the development, monitoring, and analysis of the College’s operating and capital budgets. This entry-level role works closely with campus partners to ensure budgets are accurate, aligned with institutional priorities, and supported by clear financial data. The position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills who is interested in the opportunity to learn the institutional budgeting and financial planning process in higher education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field
• Have integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to effectively and professionally work with staff, students, and all levels of administration
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
• Ability to work in large datasets and maintain attention to detail
• Client service focus and mindset
• Ability to solve problems proactively, creatively, and innovatively
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Workday) or reporting tools
• Interest in higher education finance or nonprofit budgeting
• Internship or other experiential learning experience in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual operating and capital budgets
• Support cost center managers with budget submissions and updates
• Compile and review budget data for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify variances
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports for departments and leadership
• Analyze historical spending trends to support planning and decision-making
• Maintain budget data within financial systems (e.g., Workday)
• Assist in developing and updating budget reports and dashboards
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across reports
• Assist departments with budget-related questions
• Provide guidance to non-financial staff in understanding budgets and reports
• Partner with Finance, HR, and other administrative offices on budget-related matters
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes and reporting tools
• Support implementation of new systems, tools, or procedures

Benefits

• Possible work-from-home opportunities
• Automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required)
• 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility
• 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day)
• Affordable medical plans
• Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan)
• Beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level