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Villanova University

Budget Analyst

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $64K - $80K

💻 Finance

🗓️ September 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Budget Analyst. The role involves assisting the Associate VP for Budget and Financial Planning and the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis in developing and maintaining the University's operating and capital budgets, financial projections, and long-range financial planning models. The Budget Analyst will also develop systems and procedures to support the budget process and analyze actual results against budget and projections.

Highlights

  • Assist with developing and administering annual operating and capital budgets, including consolidated budgets and salary budgets.
  • Maintain and enhance budgeting systems, including Banner Finance and Budget Development modules.
  • Manage position control system within Banner Human Resources module, coordinating with departments and HR.
  • Support financial forecasting, projections, and variance analysis throughout the fiscal year.
  • Perform ad-hoc financial analyses such as academic carryforward balances, headcount reports, enrollment projections, and cost allocations.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for the Board of Trustees, Executive Council, Budget Committee, and other leadership groups.
  • Required skills include advanced Microsoft Excel, experience with enterprise financial systems, and strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
  • Minimum qualifications: BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 2-4 years relevant experience preferably in higher education or nonprofit; knowledge of GAAP for not-for-profit higher education.
  • Preferred qualifications: CPA or MBA and experience with Ellucian Banner, Oracle EPM, and financial reporting tools like Cognos, Argos, or Snowflake.
  • Salary range: $64,000 to $80,000, dependent on qualifications and departmental budget; exempt staff position within Office of VP for Finance and CFO.