Budget & Financial Planning Analyst

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Reviews, analyzes, approves, and prepares budget transfers, reallocations, and accounting entries to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with financial policies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assists in creating presentations, charts, dashboards, and visual analytics to help communicate financial insights and model outputs to campus stakeholders.