Budget Analyst at Chenega Corporation

Overview

The Budget Analyst will advise the subsidiaries, Strategic Business Units, and Corporate management in the creation, development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial management policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of the company's overall budget document, and at the departmental level, providing 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.
• Assists management by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting.
• Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with budget manager and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
• Makes recommendations to improve company's fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
• 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's policies.
• Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting, and purchasing system, which may include purchase requisitions, contract payment vouchers, budget data entry, appropriation revisions, and salary and budget imports.
• Oversees and compares departmental expenditures to original budget.
• Provides information and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 any 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.

Teleworking Permitted?

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