Budget and Forecasting Analyst

$55,328 - $64,064/Yr

Robert Half - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Chesapeake, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are looking for a Budget and Forecasting Analyst to join our team in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. This role is particularly suited for individuals who are interested in the Retail industry. As a Budget and Forecasting Analyst, you will be responsible for financial oversight, expense inventory control, and budget preparation. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity. In this position, you will provide financial oversight for store supplies related expenses and maintain expense inventory control in all distribution facilities. You will prepare various ad hoc, weekly, monthly, and quarterly analyses, and participate in the annual budget preparation for areas of responsibility. Additionally, you will support leadership with all strategic projects and initiatives, functioning as a liaison between Field Operations and SSC. Your role will also involve completing analysis for field expenses and developing programs and reports to control costs. You will utilize ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions for efficient operations, executing Accounting Functions, Budget Processes, and Expense Reporting accurately. Applying your finance skills will be essential to carry out your responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight for store supplies related expenses.
• Maintain expense inventory control in all distribution facilities.
• Prepare various ad hoc, weekly, monthly, and quarterly analyses.
• Participate in the annual budget preparation for areas of responsibility.
• Support leadership with all strategic projects and initiatives.
• Function as a liaison between Field Operations and SSC.
• Complete analysis for field expenses and development of programs and reports to control costs.
• Utilize ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions for efficient operations.
• Execute Accounting Functions, Budget Processes, and Expense Reporting accurately.
• Apply Finance skills to carry out responsibilities effectively.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role within the Retail industry.
• Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Functions.
• Experience with Budget Processes and Expense Reporting.
• A strong understanding of Finance principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to create and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance