JOB TITLE: Senior Budget Analyst
EMPLOYER: National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Controller
SALARY: $78,550-$92,300
Summary: The Budget Analyst will advise upper management in the creation, development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial management policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Assists in the development of the company’s overall budget, and at the departmental level, providing advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the company’s spending.
- Assists budget manager by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting.
- Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with Controller and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
- Conducting cost-benefit analyses to determine value.
- Makes recommendations to improve the company’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
- Presents budget analysis and recommendations.
- Develops, organizes, and maintains files, documents, and materials relating to budgetary practices according to company’s policies.
- Attends and actively participates in committees, professional groups, and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.
- Provides information, training, and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data.
- Manages projects as assigned on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Acts as a liaison between departments as needed for assigned project completion.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- 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.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related field.
- At least one year of experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data or any combination of relevant experience and education.
- Project management experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.