Budget Analyst

Express Employment Professionals of Windsor is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support one of our clients in downtown Hartford. This role plays a critical part in leveraging data to inform decision makers on optimizing financial and operational performance and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytic skills, financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business recommendations. The position offers fabulous visibility to the Sr. Leadership team. Location Downtown Hartford, CT Shift 1st shift, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Starting salary of $60,000 DOE. Responsibilities Work closely with CEO/CFO to analyze departmental budgets and identify opportunities. Evaluate daily operational activities to ensure budget allocations align with organizational priorities and financial objectives. Conduct comprehensive cost analyses, audits, and financial reviews. Utilize data analysis tools and IT systems to support financial modeling, reporting, and strategic initiatives. Assist in program delivery as well as preparation of data collection and departmental reports. Review payroll and expenditure data for compliance with organizational standards and identification of budget variances. Monitor performance of vendors and contractors, conducting studies of relative KPIs to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvements. Qualifications Batchelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, economics or closely related field. Three years experience in budgetary, financial, statistical and/or operational analysis. Skilled in process improvement principles - Lean/Six Sigma experience and certification highly desired. Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadline-driven projects. Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality. Ability to turn researched data into actionable and cost-saving directives. Working for Express Employment means Weekly Pay. Evaluation Hire/Interim Hire/Direct Hire. Customized job matching, resume prep and interview guidance. Sick pay. Referral Bonuses. No fees for you, EVER! About us Express works with job seekers to help find the right job for their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, Connecticut and Hartford county, we’re ready to help you take the next step in your career. Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. In compliance with applicable federal, state/province and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr