Budget Analyst

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 5th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Budget Analyst. The role involves collaborating with college leadership and financial teams to develop, manage, and analyze budgets for the College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. The analyst provides financial insights, supports budget planning, monitors expenditures, and assists with payroll and staffing coordination to ensure financial alignment and compliance.

Highlights

Develop and manage budgets collaboratively with the Budget & Fiscal Director and department heads.
Analyze financial trends and provide timely reports to support strategic decision-making.
Coordinate with Fiscal Shared Services and HR for payroll and staffing alignment.
Assist with onboarding new employees and serve as a liaison for fiscal operations managers.
Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets (Excel), databases, and word processing software.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience interpreting and presenting complex budget and fiscal data to diverse audiences.
Preferred experience in higher education, nonprofit, or government settings with complex budget management.
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; benefits eligible.
Reports to the COA/MAES Fiscal Director and supports the Dean of Agriculture and multiple department leaders.