JOB TITLE:           Budget Analyst

EMPLOYER:         National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

DEPARTMENT:     Finance

REPORTS TO:      Controller

SALARY:               $50,950-$58,600

Summary: The Budget Analyst will advise upper management in the creation, development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial management policy. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        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.

·        Makes recommendations to improve 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.

·        Compares departmental expenditures to original budget.

·        Attends and actively participates in committees, professional groups, and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.

·        Monitors changes and ensures compliance in the local, state, and federal tax laws, and actively monitors the local economy.

·        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. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·        none

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.