Budget Analyst

$56,000 - $100,000/Yr

Chenega Corporation - Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Anchorage, AK

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in advising subsidiaries, Strategic Business Units, and Corporate management on budgetary matters and financial management policies. This position involves the development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgets to enhance the efficiency of the company's spending and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the company's overall budget document and provide advice and analysis at the departmental level.
• Create and further develop the revenue manual, budget preparation manual, budget policies and procedures manual, and other necessary documents.
• Conduct various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting to assist management.
• Project future financial needs and collaborate with the budget manager and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans and budget reports.
• Make recommendations to improve the company's fiscal efficiency based on financial information interpretation and organization.
• Present budget analysis and recommendations to management at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• Develop, organize, and maintain files, documents, and materials related to budgetary practices according to company policies.
• Execute transactions within the integrated budget, accounting, and purchasing system, including purchase requisitions and budget data entry.
• Oversee and compare departmental expenditures to the original budget.
• Provide information and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related field.
• At least two to four (2-4) years of experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning software desired (not required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and budgeting principles and practices, statistical methodology, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of financial analysis and economics.
• Basic understanding of and ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of cost pools and indirect rate structures.
• Ability to skillfully perform detailed statistical analyses of budget activities.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports.
• Ability to work independently and complete work on schedule.
• Ability to interpret financial data contained in reports and ledgers.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with various employees, vendors, stakeholders, and other interested personnel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning software.

Benefits

• Teleworking permitted.
• Estimated salary range: USD $56,000.00/Yr. to USD $100,000.00/Yr.