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Budget and Financial Analyst

Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME

Brunswick, ME

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$95k - $105k/yr Full time Accounting Analytical Skills Budget Management

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Job Description

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.

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