Senior Budget Analyst

The Senior Budget Analyst role is responsible for leading the organization's annual budgeting and financial planning process along with proposal budgets for federal, state, and private opportunities; serve as a strategic financial partner to Program leadership, development staff, and executive management to ensure financial resources are planned, allocated, and monitored in alignment with organizational strategy and mission outcomes. Organizationwide Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead the annual operating budget process for all entities and departments within the organization incorporating all funding types by all grant, and restrictions, Develop budget assumptions, templates, and timelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accountability which culminates into a consolidated organizationwide financial plan, Partner with Program directors and department leaders to prepare, review, and refine budgets that align with operational plans and funding requirements, Prepare multiyear budget projections and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and financial sustainability, Support midyear reforecasts, budget modifications, and resource reallocation as organizational or funding priorities evolve, Grant & Proposal Budget Development Prepare detailed and compliant proposal budgets for federal, state, and private foundation grant applications, Ensure grant budgets adhere to funder guidelines, allowable cost principles, and organizational financial policies, Collaborate closely with development, grants, and Program teams to align budgets with Program narratives and deliverables, Support postaward budget setup and coordination with accounting systems to ensure alignment with approved awards, Financial Analysis, Reporting & Compliance Monitor budget-to-actual performance and analyze variances at the Program and organizational levels, Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses for senior leadership, Program and department leaders, and external stakeholders, Support funder financial reporting, audits, and internal reviews related to budget development and financial planning, Provide clear recommendations and insights to support informed financial decision‑making, Systems, Tools & Process Improvement Utilize budgeting and financial management systems (e.g., Questica and Sage Intacct) to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, Ensure data accuracy and consistency between budgeting tools and the general ledger, Identify and implement improvements to budgeting processes, tools, and documentation to increase efficiency and clarity, May travel for work‑related duties, Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, and/or finance, Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or financial analysis, Financial modeling experience preferred, Experience managing complex, multiprogram or multidepartment budgets, Experience preparing grant or proposal budgets, preferably for federal and state funding, Knowledge of federal grant compliance standards and allowable cost principles preferred, Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data for non‑financial audiences, Experience in a nonprofit or grant‑funded organization preferred, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience, Experience working in Questica budgeting software, Sage Intacct or similar nonprofit accounting systems preferred, Ability to work independently and manage multiple, complex projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMIkids