Budget Analyst

The Opportunity:

The Budget Analyst provides administrative support to the Administration and Business Operations department by contributing to various projects. The ideal candidate should have experience supporting management and be comfortable being a liaison between the leadership of the department and university staff and leadership. This role requires initiative, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The budget analyst should have strong analytical skills with a background in accounting, budgeting, and financial statement analysis, with experience utilizing financial management systems.

Please note: This position is in-person at Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Headquarters located in Daytona Beach, Florida. This position is not remote or hybrid.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports, performs a variance analysis, and conducts research for variance issues.

• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of the annual budget, including review of the departmental budget submissions for completeness/accuracy.

• Enters budget amendments and transfers into the Workday financial management system.

• Prepares reports for the Project Manager and Chief Business Officer upon request.

• Verifies accuracy of transactions charged to the Business Operations cost centers and proposes corrections, as necessary.

• Collaborates with Budget Office team on implementation of new procedures and ensures processes are effective, documented, and communicated to Worldwide staff.

• Completes additional projects and assignments as assigned by the Project Manager.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:  

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another related field

• (3-5) years of work-related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience supporting management and acting as a liaison between leadership and staff.

• Strong analytical skills with a background in budgeting, financial statement analysis, and utilization of financial management systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Workday Financials, Power BI

• Experience working in higher education