Senior Budget Analyst

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

If you enjoy combining accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and technology, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative finance team. This role offers the chance to serve as the subject matter expert for budgeting systems while partnering with leadership across the organization to support strategic financial planning and decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to improve processes, develop meaningful financial reporting, deliver user training, and help shape annual budgeting initiatives in a highly visible position.

Job Description:

The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for administering and optimizing the organization's budgeting system while supporting the annual budgeting process, financial reporting, and budget analysis. This role partners with finance, leadership, and operational teams to ensure accurate budget data, system integrity, and consistent reporting across multiple business units.

Responsibilities include:
• Administer and maintain the organization's budgeting and planning system, ensuring system integrity, security, and ongoing enhancements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for budgeting system access, user support, troubleshooting, and training.
• Maintain budget system dimensions, including accounts, cost centers, and organizational structures to support accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual personnel data uploads and maintain employee-related budget information throughout the budget cycle.
• Test system updates, enhancements, and new functionality prior to production implementation.
• Develop and deliver training for budget users through in-person and virtual sessions.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain annual operating budget documents and supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation and distribution of executive budget materials and consolidated budget reports.
• Partner with department leaders to review staffing plans, headcount budgets, personnel changes, and cost center allocations.
• Monitor monthly personnel activity, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and organizational changes.
• Review departmental budgets for accuracy, cost effectiveness, and compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, variance analyses, forecasts, cost models, and performance metrics for executive leadership.
• Analyze budget trends and recommend process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve budgeting processes, reporting capabilities, and financial system utilization.
• Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Several years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or financial systems administration.
• Experience administering enterprise budgeting or financial planning systems; experience with Tagetik or similar budgeting software is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting principles, financial reporting, cost center management, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and resolve complex system or financial issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting information and conducting end-user training.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams, department leaders, and executive stakeholders.

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