Budget Analyst

Position Title

Budget Analyst

Bryn Mawr College

Controller's Office

Location:

Bryn Mawr College Campus

Job Description

The Office of Finance at Bryn Mawr College is currently seeking a full-time Budget Analyst. Reporting to the Budget Manager, the Budget Analyst supports the College’s, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis of budget functions and systems. Key areas of responsibility include supporting the development, administration, and maintenance of the College’s annual operating and capital budgets, development of projected financials, maintenance of the College’s multi-year financial planning model, and development of systems and procedures that support the annual budget process and analysis of financial results. This collaborative role also plays a key part in assisting the Budget Manager with the preparation of presentations and ad hoc information for town halls, department meetings, the senior leadership team, the Board of Trustees, and the College Budget Committee.

About the Institution: Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

Schedule & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time opportunity offers a schedule of 35 hours per week and is eligible for hybrid remote work. Benefits include 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, 10% retirement contribution, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Characteristic Responsibilities

Budgeting & Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Assist with preparation of the annual operating budget and periodic projections.
• Track expenditures.
• Build and maintain budget schedules, templates, and financial models.
• Analyze variances between budget, projections, and actual results; help explain drivers of change.
• Maintain budget data in financial systems and spreadsheets with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare reports and analysis for the Budget Manager and Finance team.
  
  

Finance and Departmental Support

• Support the implementation of new budgeting software (summer 2026).
• Assist departments with budget-related questions, budget reallocations, and expense management.
• Support department managers with data requests and analysis.
• Assist departments with cost analysis for planning and risks.
• Assist with responses to credit rating agency surveys.
• Offer cross-functional support to the accounting team during high-volume periods or as business needs require.
  
  

May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in higher education or not-for-profit finance, accounting, budgeting, or data analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large complex datasets, particularly financial and operations data.
• Strong proficiency with Workday Financial Management and Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks independently .
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to effectively develop and deliver budget content, reports, and presentations.
• Integrity, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to criminal, credit, and education.
  
  

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

Weekly Hours

35