Financial Analyst (Budget & Compliance) (Onsite)

Job Title: Financial Analyst (Budget & Compliance)

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)- 2-3 days onsite per week

Duration: CTH

Job Description:

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
• Experience handling large datasets and structured financial submissions