Budget Analyst

$56,000 - $100,000/Yr

Chenega Corporation

Full-time

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in advising various subsidiaries and management on budgetary matters and financial management policies. This position involves the development, analysis, and implementation of budgets, as well as providing recommendations to enhance fiscal efficiency within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of the company's overall budget document and provides advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the company's spending.
• Assists in the creation and further development of the revenue manual, budget preparation manual, budget policies and procedures manual, and other documents as needed.
• Conducts various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting to assist management.
• Projects future financial needs and collaborates with budget manager and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans and budget reports.
• Makes recommendations to improve the company's fiscal efficiency based on financial information interpretation.
• Presents budget analysis and recommendations to management at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• Develops, organizes, and maintains files, documents, and materials relating to budgetary practices according to company policies.
• Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting, and purchasing system, including purchase requisitions and budget data entry.
• Oversees and compares departmental expenditures to the original budget.
• Provides information and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, financial trends, and other requested data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience involving 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, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Thorough understanding of financial analysis and economics principles.
• Basic understanding of and ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis.
• Basic knowledge of cost pools and indirect rate structures.
• Ability to 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.
• Salary range from USD $56,000.00/Yr. to USD $100,000.00/Yr.