Facilities Budget Manager / Financial Analyst

Job Description:

The Facilities Budget Manager / Financial Analyst aids in planning, developing, and managing the Facilities operating and capital budgets while providing data-driven financial analysis. This role liaisons with college business leadership and facilities department head to align budgets and financial decisions with the college's strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Management

• Fosters the annual and quarterly budgeting process, including timelines, templates, and guidance for departments.
• Assists with development, presentation, & update of operating and capital budgets; ensure compliance with internal policies and financial constraints.
• Monitor budget performance throughout the year, track variances, and prepare regular budget vs. actual reports.
• Review and identify budget adjustments and amendments, coordinating with stakeholders to address funding gaps or changing priorities.
• Design, enhance, and maintain budgetary management systems, tools, and dashboards to improve visibility and control.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial reports and operational data to evaluate performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models to forecast expenses and operating needs.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, pricing, equipment/purchasing, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Research market, industry, and macroeconomic trends to develop planning assumptions and management decisions.
• Measure financial value and risk for key projects, investments, and facility endeavors.

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Prepare clear, concise management reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Partner with department leaders to understand operational needs, provide financial guidance, and ensure budget accountability.
• Communicate financial information in an accessible way to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Collaborate with Accounting & finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistent forecasting assumptions.

Governance Process Improvement

• Ensure budgets and financial processes align with college goals, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and document budgeting and forecasting procedures and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and control.
• Support or lead implementations and enhancements of financial systems and reporting tools.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Finance) and/or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.

Experience:

• Typically 1-2+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing an annual budgeting cycle and supporting senior management with financial insights.

Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate with senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build effective business partnerships.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to connect financial outcomes to business drivers.
• Problem-solving mindset and comfort working with large, complex data sets.
• Integrity and sound judgment in handling sensitive financial information.
• Proactive and resourceful, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. By combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodation are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Interested individuals should apply online. The starting date is negotiable. Berry College is an equal opportunity employer. For ADA Accommodations, please get in touch with our ADA Coordinator VTTY 706-233-4062

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