What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Budget Analyst position at nLeague?
Job ID: 64227
Job Title: Senior Budget Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 12 Months
Client: ATL-DOF
Onsite Job
Job Summary: This position performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities in accordance with public finance principles, budgeting processes, and budgetary control. The Senior Budget Analyst. collaborates with assigned departments, programs, and funds to develop the annual operating and capital budgets, analyze budgetary requests, and contribute to the development and analysis of budget recommendations, appropriations, and allocations. The role involves preparing detailed budget reports, variance analyses, and providing strategic recommendations to ensure efficient financial planning and control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following functions are typical for this position and are considered the minimum essential job duties. Other duties may be assigned and required:
Job Title: Senior Budget Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 12 Months
Client: ATL-DOF
Onsite Job
Job Summary: This position performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities in accordance with public finance principles, budgeting processes, and budgetary control. The Senior Budget Analyst. collaborates with assigned departments, programs, and funds to develop the annual operating and capital budgets, analyze budgetary requests, and contribute to the development and analysis of budget recommendations, appropriations, and allocations. The role involves preparing detailed budget reports, variance analyses, and providing strategic recommendations to ensure efficient financial planning and control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following functions are typical for this position and are considered the minimum essential job duties. Other duties may be assigned and required:
- Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control.
- Performs technical analysis to assess present and future financial performance.
- Plans and executes budget procedures for assigned departments, including monitoring department expenditures and revenues monthly.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and budget analysis reports.
- Prepares and compiles financial tables, charts, summaries, and other materials to be used in budget documents and presentations.
- Collaborates with departments to analyze budgetary requests, ensuring that financial resources are allocated appropriately.
- Provides fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation as it impacts departmental budgets and funding needs.
- Participates in the preparation of various published budget documents, answering inquiries and acting as a primary resource for budgetary information.
- Act as a liaison between departments and senior management communicating budgetary updates clearly and effectively.
- Provide technical support and guidance to departments in budget preparation and adjustments.
- Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced budget analysts.
- Acts as a technical resource to other employees, assisting with high-level or complex budget analysis tasks.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive knowledge of financial concepts, budgeting processes, and public finance principles.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SumIF statements, Macros, etc.) and PowerPoint.
- Experience with financial management software and databases.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively.
- Ability to perform assignments with limited supervision, while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Ability to troubleshoot inconsistencies and escalate issues as needed.
- Ability to build effective relationships within the organization and collaborate across departments.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
- Ability to supervise and train others, and provide mentorship as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in financial forecasting, analysis, and budget development.
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with direct responsibility for budget development, forecasting, analysis, and management.
- None required.
- Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities to perform the job successfully.
- Typical environmental conditions associated with the position.
