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:
• None

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.