Budget Analyst

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 24th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Budget Analyst. The role is a key member of the College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station fiscal team, directly supporting college leadership, Fiscal Shared Services, and Human Resources. The Budget Analyst drives financial planning, budget development, and analysis to guide strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with institutional guidelines.

Highlights

Collaborate with Budget & Fiscal Director to develop and manage budgets for College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.
Support and analyze revenues, expenses, and budget reports for effective financial decision-making.
Monitor budget adherence, identify variances, and recommend adjustments.
Manage payroll coordination and position budgeting with HR and Fiscal Shared Services.
Provide timely financial reporting and insights to leadership for operational and strategic planning.
Assist with onboarding new employees and serve as main contact for budget management inquiries.
Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in computerized financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software; familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook preferred.
Experience interpreting and presenting detailed budget and fiscal data to diverse audiences.
Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; position is exempt and classified with full benefits eligibility.