Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst – MGH Institute of Health Professions

Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a leading, not‑for‑profit health system that provides patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The MGH Institute of Health Professions (MGH IHP) is a graduate school that offers a wide range of nursing, allied health, and health‑profession education programs. The institute values high‑performing teams that advance medical discovery and education, and is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through an anti‑racism initiative.

As a Budget Analyst, you will collaborate with leaders to drive strategic and operational success. In this hybrid role, you will enhance financial models, support multi‑year forecasting, and play a key part in shaping the Institute’s future. Your analytical insights and innovative spirit will help the Institute achieve its mission.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of analytical experience in a higher‑education environment (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience with generally accepted accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service orientation; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Workday, Strata, Adaptive Insights, and database programs such as Datatel is desirable.
• Physical demands: regularly sit, stand, be mobile, use hands; requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Budget Development – 40%:
  • Support the annual operating budget process in Strata.
  • Provide technical and analytical support throughout the budget cycle to cost center managers.
  • Review departmental budget submissions to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
  • Assist in consolidating data, developing analyses, and preparing materials for Budget Committee discussions.
  • Facilitate capital budget development by maintaining the capital budget in Strata.
  • Collaborate on multi‑year financial plans in Strata, including tuition, fee revenue, and operating expenses.
  • Ensure the Adaptive Insights employee model is accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis – 30%:
  • Meet with cost center managers to review budget assumptions and provide financial guidance.
  • Provide monthly revenue and expense analysis for financial projections.
  • Assist with scorecard and variance analysis in Strata Management Reporting module.
  • Train new managers on required commentary in Strata.
  • Develop ad‑hoc financial models and manage projects to support financial planning.
• System Support – 20%:
  • Train users on Strata modules and reports.
  • Maintain the Strata budget model and ensure data accuracy.
  • Troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with the Strata team.
  • Support budget system upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
  • Keep Adaptive Insights updated for accurate forecasting data.
• Collaboration & Communication – 10%:
  • Serve as a budget liaison for departments and program leaders.
  • Promote financial literacy across the IHP community.
  • Participate in cross‑functional planning or process improvement teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Hybrid work model.

Location:

1 First Avenue, Boston, MA. 40 weekly hours. Regular employee type. Day shift.

Pay range: $62,400 – $90,750 per year (annual).

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.