Budget Analyst

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January 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Position Summary:

** Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Budget Analyst– Boca Raton, FL.Summary of Responsibilities includes:
* Assist in developing, implementing, and managing the University's $750M annual operating budget.
* Independently applies expert use of Excel; collects data, obtains extracts from the University’s ERP system, and refreshes all data in the university’s budget software.
* Serves as a team member responsible for approving new budgetary funds and organizations, maintaining a hierarchy of funds/organizations, and establishing/maintaining the budgetary structure and coding of individual budget funds and accounts to facilitate reporting and controls in accordance with standards and University needs.
* Establishes effective communications systems with relevant departments for ongoing updates.
* Works closely with University financial managers to understand their needs and recommend solutions to emerging issues relative to Position Control and Budgetary Account Control guidelines and departmental needs.
* Develops and provides training to and solicits input from university users. Recommends improvements in the University’s interests and implements approved changes.
* Analyze financial variances and trends, providing timely reports to management.
* Prepare regular financial reports detailing budgetary performance and key financial metrics.
* Present financial information to relevant stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
* Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external use.

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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with 2 years of appropriate experience in the related field required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data visualization tools to support financial analysis and reporting.
Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred, particularly with an understanding of academic and administrative structures, budgeting processes, and compliance requirements within public or nonprofit institutions.
Familiarity with Workday, especially in the areas of finance, human resources, or budgeting modules, is highly valued.
The candidate should be comfortable navigating Workday's interface, generating reports, and utilizing the system for financial planning and operational support.
** Salary:**$40,0000 a year.
** College or Department:
** DFA:
University Budget Office
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* Location:

** Boca Raton
** Work Days and

Hours:

** Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., with additional hours during the fiscal year's peak period.
** Final date to receive applications:
**** Special Instructions to Applicant:
** Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds.

Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice.

Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
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