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Grand Canyon Education Budget Analyst in Phoenix, Arizona
Budget Analyst
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Job Description
Come Grow With Us
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.
Note: This position is only open to Arizona residents.
What you will do:
Analyze data for the preparation of budgets, departmental performance, and project/initiative viability.
Assist with the gathering of data from various sources and update various weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual tracking reports.
Answer questions/queries from department managers in formulating their budget submissions.
Assist department managers in formulating budget submissions for accuracy and all relevant data for inclusion.
Review proposed budget submissions from department managers for accuracy and completeness.
Examine whether budget submissions can be achieved based on known capacity constraints and prepare required ROI analysis for recommendation.
Prepare succinct summary to present to management of potential problem areas.
Compare actual to budgeted results at the end of each reporting period, and report on significant variances.
Assist with the maintenance and updates of data in the budget system (Host Analytics).
Compare data housed in the various university systems to ensure accuracy.
Compile data from various internal and external sources for departmental use in analysis projects.
Ad hoc analysis as required.
What you will have:
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel (advanced financial formulas) Computer proficiency with other MS Office Suite software
Highly detail oriented
Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies, trends and financial outliers.
Ability to utilize software application reporting for analysis and put in format which facilitates meaningful understanding.
Good understanding of end to end business processes.
Must be able to work independently to achieve timelines.
Ability to question critically to identify potential problem areas in departments budgeting or expense control.
Ability to organize work to achieve time sensitive goals.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff and management.
Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with a diverse population, including all levels of management both verbally and in written documentation.
Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting or finance.
Minimum of one year work experience in accounting or financial reporting related work.
Why work at GCE:
Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
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