Budget Analyst II

Position Summary

Rutgers University—Camden seeks a dynamic Budget Analyst II. Reporting to the Director of Budget Planning & Financial Assessment, the Budget Analyst provides analytical, reporting, and data visualization support to advance the Camden campus's financial planning and decision-making processes. The Budget Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining dashboards, financial reports, and data models that improve transparency and inform strategic resource allocation. This position analyzes financial, operational, and institutional datasets; assists the Director with budget-to-actual and forecasting analyses; and produces clear, actionable insights for academic and administrative units across the campus.

The Budget Analyst collaborates closely with departments to understand reporting needs, gather requirements, and deliver customized financial and performance dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel. The position ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data by validating data sources, troubleshooting reporting issues, and coordinating with IT/Data teams when necessary. The analyst also supports the annual budget planning cycle through supporting the preparation of planning materials, financial modeling, and recurring reporting required for campus leadership review.

Working under general supervision and within established policies, the Budget Analyst exercises independent judgment in analyzing financial data, developing reports and dashboards, and providing analytical recommendations that support the Camden campus's strategic and operational objectives. Additional responsibilities include training end users on dashboard navigation, promoting data literacy, and performing other duties as assigned in support of the office's mission.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in business analytics, finance, accounting, data analytics, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of financial analysis, data reporting, and applied analytics. Also requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in financial analysis, data visualization, business intelligence, or a related analytical function in a higher education, public-sector, or complex organizational environment.

City: Camden

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

Knowledge with Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Query, enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Banner), reporting and data warehouse tools, and standard office software and equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Posting Number: 26ST0691