Financial Analyst (Budget & Compliance) (Hybrid)

Financial Analyst (Budget & Compliance)

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ Months

The client is looking for financial analysts to support a public-sector program involving budget evaluation, cost analysis, and financial compliance oversight. The role requires working with structured financial submissions, validating cost components, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and program-specific guidelines.

This position involves close coordination with multiple stakeholders and requires strong analytical capabilities along with attention to compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform detailed review and analysis of submitted budgets from multiple entities
• Evaluate cost structures and ensure alignment with predefined financial policies and program requirements
• Conduct cost validation and calculations to verify accuracy and compliance
• Review supporting documentation (e.g., role descriptions, compensation structures) and cross-validate against benchmarks or standards
• Support cost approval processes and assist in financial decision-making workflows
• Analyze cost patterns and trends across submissions and provide insights for reporting
• Develop and support monitoring frameworks and ongoing compliance checks
• Provide technical assistance and clarification to stakeholders regarding financial submissions and requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing

Mandatory qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of directly relevant experience in: financial analysis, budget development/review, financial modeling
• Experience working with regulated financial environments, public-sector programs, or grant-based funding (strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to interpret and apply financial policies, regulations, and program guidelines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel: pivot tables, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), complex formulas and data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder interaction

Education requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• Master's degree preferred

Preferred experience:

• Experience supporting cost approval, audit, or financial oversight functions
• Exposure to multi-entity financial review environments