Budget Analyst

About This Role

This contract opportunity has the potential for a permanent role and is ideal for a Budget Analyst who can translate financial data into clear budget insights. You will support financial planning and budget oversight for a mission-driven non-profit organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain organizational and program-level budgets, ensuring figures are accurate, current, and aligned with funding and operational priorities
• Analyze budget performance by comparing planned versus actual results and identifying trends, variances, and potential risks for leadership review
• Prepare financial schedules, summaries, and supporting materials for internal reports, presentations, and budget discussions
• Partner with program and finance stakeholders to gather budget inputs, review spending patterns, and refine forecasts throughout the fiscal cycle
• Monitor approved budgets and help ensure expenditures remain consistent with established guidelines and funding expectations
• Build and update spreadsheet models using Excel formulas to improve budget tracking, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy
• Support the annual operating budget process by compiling data, validating assumptions, and assisting with budget consolidation activities
• Conduct research and organize financial information needed for ad hoc analysis, planning initiatives, and management requests

Requirements

• Experience supporting budget preparation, monitoring, and analysis in a finance or accounting environment with strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of annual budgeting practices, including forecasting, variance review, and budget management
• Background in non-profit accounting or financial operations within a mission-based organization
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to create and maintain formulas for financial analysis and reporting
• Ability to interpret financial data accurately and present findings in a clear, organized manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and preparing reporting materials

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Access to top jobs
• Free online training

About the Company

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