Budget and Financial Analyst

Bowdoin College seeks a Budget and Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting using Workday planning and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the budget process, including draft budget presentations for senior officer discussions and preliminary Board budget presentations.
• Draft sections of the annual operating budget and assist with related budget activities.
• Partner with the Controller’s Office to ensure accurate integration and reconciliation of budget data between Workday Financial Management and Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis, year-to-year budget change reviews, budget forecasting, scenario analysis, and other ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Serve as a campus resource for spending questions, including appropriate use of operating budgets, gift funds, endowment funds, and other spending categories.
• Review and approve budget change requests and journal entries, with input from the VP Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer as appropriate.

Requirements

• Ability to provide comprehensive budget and financial analysis, including variance reporting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Excellent organization, including prioritization, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capability to produce clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and other stakeholders.
• Trusted advisor approach for budget managers and College leadership, delivering analytical insights, financial reporting, and guidance.

Tools & Technologies

• Workday Financial Management
• Workday Adaptive Planning
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education & Skills

• Required: B.S. in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strongly preferred: MBA; Workday Adaptive Planning Certification and/or Workday Financials Reporting Certification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years related experience in a college or large non-profit accounting or budgeting environment.
• OR 3+ years experience with a public accounting firm required.

Work Schedule & Location

• Location: Brunswick, ME (onsite).
• Standard hours: 8:30am–5:00pm.
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/52 weeks (1.00 FTE); exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to complete essential duties.
• Visa sponsorship: Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
• Background checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks, including criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job-related).

Compensation

• Salary: USD 95,000 - 105,000 per year
• Pay type: Salaried

Employment Category

• Category: Full Time Year Round
• FTE: 1.00
• Benefits eligible: Yes

Benefits

• Health insurance options: Medical, Vision, Dental
• Generous Retirement Plan: 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year; 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (available after one year of service)
• Household access to many College facilities, including the gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes

Posting Details

• Posting date: 11/13/2026
• Open until filled: No
• Type of posting: Internal/External
• Driving vehicle essential function: No
• Pre-placement physical required: No
• Background check package requirements: Administrative Staff + Credit
• Special instructions: If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number, and how you know the reference.