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Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Associate Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis.
Job Details:
- Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Reports to: Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Approved Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis, the Associate Director provides critical operational and analytical support for the College's institutional budgeting, financial modeling, and position monitoring functions. This position serves as the primary operational hub and financial advisor for campus department managers and academic chairs, guiding them through annual budget execution, variance analysis, and financial compliance. The Associate Director builds and maintains detailed operational modeling tools, conducts quantitative analysis for institutional initiatives, and optimizes FP&A business processes, enabling strategic decision-making while ensuring zero operational gap between day-to-day budget management and long-range institutional strategy.
Essential Functions:
- Operational Budget Execution & Campus Financial Partnership
- Provide support to the Director for the annual operating and capital budget process, managing workflow, system data entry, and schedule adherence.
- Act as the primary financial partner and daily contact for departmental budget managers and academic chairs, processing budget journal entries & transfers, department budget reports, position tracking, and policy compliance.
- Deliver ongoing budget management training and onboarding programs for department managers across the College to strengthen institutional financial literacy.
- Financial Modeling, Analytics & Decision Support
- Update schedules and analytical components of the College's multi-year financial planning tools under the guidance of the Director.
- Compile data for the Director to conduct institutional benchmarking, historical trend analyses, and peer evaluations to identify revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Performance Monitoring & Financial Reporting
- Proactively track, analyze, and reconcile ongoing departmental budget execution, conducting monthly and quarterly variance analyses to identify emerging risks or savings.
- Prepare comprehensive operational variance commentary, budget dashboards, and analytical exhibits for the Director's review and executive distribution.
- Business Process Optimization & Special Projects
- Evaluate and refine FP&A workflows, reporting mechanisms, and budget system templates to drive continuous administrative efficiency and continuous process improvement.
- Assist the Director with data collection, analytical schedule preparation, and exhibit assembly for senior leadership presentations and Board committee materials.
- Execute special financial studies and undertake ad-hoc analytical assignments as directed by the Director.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, higher education financial management, or corporate budgeting.
- ERP/financial -system experience
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
- Proficiency with Excel and experience with financial systems.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
- Experience with Banner.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and institutional budget models.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Associate Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis.
Job Details:
- Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Reports to: Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Approved Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis, the Associate Director provides critical operational and analytical support for the College's institutional budgeting, financial modeling, and position monitoring functions. This position serves as the primary operational hub and financial advisor for campus department managers and academic chairs, guiding them through annual budget execution, variance analysis, and financial compliance. The Associate Director builds and maintains detailed operational modeling tools, conducts quantitative analysis for institutional initiatives, and optimizes FP&A business processes, enabling strategic decision-making while ensuring zero operational gap between day-to-day budget management and long-range institutional strategy.
Essential Functions:
- Operational Budget Execution & Campus Financial Partnership
- Provide support to the Director for the annual operating and capital budget process, managing workflow, system data entry, and schedule adherence.
- Act as the primary financial partner and daily contact for departmental budget managers and academic chairs, processing budget journal entries & transfers, department budget reports, position tracking, and policy compliance.
- Deliver ongoing budget management training and onboarding programs for department managers across the College to strengthen institutional financial literacy.
- Financial Modeling, Analytics & Decision Support
- Update schedules and analytical components of the College's multi-year financial planning tools under the guidance of the Director.
- Compile data for the Director to conduct institutional benchmarking, historical trend analyses, and peer evaluations to identify revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Performance Monitoring & Financial Reporting
- Proactively track, analyze, and reconcile ongoing departmental budget execution, conducting monthly and quarterly variance analyses to identify emerging risks or savings.
- Prepare comprehensive operational variance commentary, budget dashboards, and analytical exhibits for the Director's review and executive distribution.
- Business Process Optimization & Special Projects
- Evaluate and refine FP&A workflows, reporting mechanisms, and budget system templates to drive continuous administrative efficiency and continuous process improvement.
- Assist the Director with data collection, analytical schedule preparation, and exhibit assembly for senior leadership presentations and Board committee materials.
- Execute special financial studies and undertake ad-hoc analytical assignments as directed by the Director.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, higher education financial management, or corporate budgeting.
- ERP/financial -system experience
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
- Proficiency with Excel and experience with financial systems.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
- Experience with Banner.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and institutional budget models.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial budget analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, financial models, and advanced formulas
- Experience with enterprise planning software such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion
- Two or more years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or financial analysis
- Strong skills in variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Management Accountant credential preferred
Tips for Your Financial Budget Analyst Job Search
Quantify budget scope on your resume
Hiring managers for financial budget analyst roles want to see the dollar value of budgets you've managed or supported. Replace vague descriptions with concrete figures like total budget size, cost savings identified, or forecast accuracy improvements you contributed to.
Highlight your financial modeling tools
Many postings screen for specific tools before a recruiter reads your summary. Call out your proficiency with Excel, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or Adaptive Insights early in your resume so automated screening doesn't filter you out before a human sees your application.
Target roles by budget cycle stage
Organizations post financial budget analyst openings heavily in Q3 and Q4 as they staff up for annual planning cycles. Applying during these windows puts you in front of hiring managers when headcount approvals are freshest and urgency to fill seats is highest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial budget analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for budget analyst roles frequently ask you to walk through how you'd handle a mid-year budget variance or a request to cut departmental spend by a set percentage. Prepare two or three real examples that show your analytical process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope and complexity
When discussing compensation, frame your ask around the size of the budget you'll oversee, the number of stakeholders you'll support, and whether the role requires consolidation across multiple business units. Complexity is a stronger negotiating anchor than years of experience alone.
Financial Budget Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial budget analysts?
The companies hiring the most financial budget analysts right now include GovCIO, QinetiQ, and Allen Integrated Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems consistently represent a substantial portion of active postings.
How many financial budget analyst jobs are remote?
About 65% of financial budget analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of flexible work in corporate finance and planning functions. Roles focused on financial planning and analysis or corporate forecasting tend to offer more remote flexibility than those tied to government agencies or on-site budget execution teams.
How do you become a financial budget analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, as most employers require this as a baseline. Build hands-on experience through internships, entry-level accounting roles, or financial operations positions where you work directly with budgets or forecasts. Proficiency in Excel and at least one enterprise planning tool strengthens your candidacy considerably. Earning a credential like the Certified Management Accountant designation can accelerate advancement into senior analyst roles.
Can I get a financial budget analyst job with limited experience?
Yes, entry-level financial budget analyst roles exist, particularly in government agencies and large corporations that hire junior analysts to support senior staff during annual planning cycles. Candidates with internship experience in accounting or financial operations, strong Excel skills, and coursework in budgeting or cost analysis are competitive even without full-time analyst experience. Highlighting any exposure to variance reporting, expense tracking, or financial data reconciliation in prior roles helps close the experience gap.
What does the financial budget analyst interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen focused on your background in budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting. A technical or case-based interview follows, where you may be asked to walk through a budget variance scenario or demonstrate your approach to building a financial model. Final rounds often include meetings with finance leadership or department heads who assess how well you communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to financial budget analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to financial budget analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles in government, healthcare, defense, and corporate finance at a range of seniority levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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