Mid Level Senior Budget Analyst Jobs
Mid level senior budget analyst jobs go to analysts ready to own forecast cycles end to end, guide junior staff, and defend recommendations directly to leadership with minimal oversight. Openings run across Education, Retail, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid schedules, and employers like Rippling, Dollar Tree, and HonorHealth hiring at this level now.
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- Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
- Business and Finance
- Business & Finance
- Staff Full Time
- Opening on: Aug 26 2026
- Closing on: Sep 26 2026
Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional
Pay Grade: AP 06
Division: Business and Finance
Subdivision: University Budget Office
Department: Business and Finance
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Under limited supervision assist the Executive Director in the development of the University's general and auxiliary fund budgets including management, staff position control, benefit rate development, benefits budgets, revenues, analysis, evaluation, reporting, forecasting, and modeling.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Under limited supervision assist in the development of the University's operating and auxiliary budgets.
- Detail the annual operating base in accordance with the University's budget guidelines.
- Under limited supervision assist with the preparation of the annual budget documentation.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the University's position control system for non-faculty staff including the preparation of the personal services-staff operating budget and related ad-hoc reporting, for both auxiliary and general funds.
- Responsible for the processing of all budget transactions into the financial system. Maintain integrity and quality of budget information on the Banner platform.
- Under limited supervision monitor the University's current operating and auxiliary budgets for compliance with budget authorization.
- Assist Director in the preparation of State of Michigan budget request and financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain timely and adequate web content to display quality budget data for internal and external use, including section 245 requirements.
- Provide support for collective bargaining processes; understand varied financial demands from union contracts.
- Assist the Director in identifying and drafting budget policy recommendations and procedure statements.
- Assist in the implementation of new administrative systems.
- Organize, manipulate, and develop reports from Banner information to meet reporting and management needs.
- Assist in the training of divisional and departmental budget staff in related activities.
- Maintain the University's financial reporting organization structure and corresponding attributes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field is required or 8 years direct experience in planning, budget analysis and administration.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in budget analysis and budget preparation or accounting is required. Experience in a higher education setting is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience with both professional and support staff is desirable.
Working knowledge of computer-based budget and management information systems is highly desired (Banner, Crystal Reports, Excel and Access).
Special Instructions:
N/A
Appointment Percentage:
100%
- Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
- Business and Finance
- Business & Finance
- Staff Full Time
- Opening on: Aug 26 2026
- Closing on: Sep 26 2026
Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional
Pay Grade: AP 06
Division: Business and Finance
Subdivision: University Budget Office
Department: Business and Finance
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Under limited supervision assist the Executive Director in the development of the University's general and auxiliary fund budgets including management, staff position control, benefit rate development, benefits budgets, revenues, analysis, evaluation, reporting, forecasting, and modeling.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Under limited supervision assist in the development of the University's operating and auxiliary budgets.
- Detail the annual operating base in accordance with the University's budget guidelines.
- Under limited supervision assist with the preparation of the annual budget documentation.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the University's position control system for non-faculty staff including the preparation of the personal services-staff operating budget and related ad-hoc reporting, for both auxiliary and general funds.
- Responsible for the processing of all budget transactions into the financial system. Maintain integrity and quality of budget information on the Banner platform.
- Under limited supervision monitor the University's current operating and auxiliary budgets for compliance with budget authorization.
- Assist Director in the preparation of State of Michigan budget request and financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain timely and adequate web content to display quality budget data for internal and external use, including section 245 requirements.
- Provide support for collective bargaining processes; understand varied financial demands from union contracts.
- Assist the Director in identifying and drafting budget policy recommendations and procedure statements.
- Assist in the implementation of new administrative systems.
- Organize, manipulate, and develop reports from Banner information to meet reporting and management needs.
- Assist in the training of divisional and departmental budget staff in related activities.
- Maintain the University's financial reporting organization structure and corresponding attributes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field is required or 8 years direct experience in planning, budget analysis and administration.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in budget analysis and budget preparation or accounting is required. Experience in a higher education setting is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience with both professional and support staff is desirable.
Working knowledge of computer-based budget and management information systems is highly desired (Banner, Crystal Reports, Excel and Access).
Special Instructions:
N/A
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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Mid Level Senior Budget Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level senior budget analyst job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight budget cycles you led, variances you analyzed independently, and recommendations you presented to decision-makers. Tailor your resume to show the scope of funds you managed and the cross-functional partners you influenced. Certifications like the CGFM or an active CPA candidacy strengthen applications, but demonstrated project ownership matters most at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level senior budget analysts?
Companies hiring mid level senior budget analysts right now include Rippling, Dollar Tree, and HonorHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large federal contractors, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large municipalities, all of which maintain complex multi-year budgets that require experienced analysts who can work with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level senior budget analyst jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and sector. About 100% of mid level senior budget analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making flexible work a real option at this career stage. Government and defense roles tend toward on-site requirements, while corporate finance and consulting organizations are more likely to offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements.
How do I move up to a mid level senior budget analyst role?
Progression from entry level to mid level comes from building a record of deeper analytical ownership over time. That means moving beyond data entry and report pulling toward independently managing a budget area, identifying forecast variances, and presenting findings to managers. Analysts who take on special projects, master ERP and modeling tools, and develop cross-department relationships tend to make the jump within a few years.
Which industries hire the most mid level senior budget analysts?
Mid Level senior budget analyst roles concentrate in Education, Retail, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage large, complex budgets with strict compliance requirements, creating sustained need for analysts who can operate independently and translate financial data into actionable guidance for leadership.