Budget Analyst

CFS; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in the Greater Hartford area seeks a Budget Analyst to manage grant reporting, develop operating and program budgets, and perform forecasting and variance analysis. This fully onsite role offers autonomy and visibility in a mission-driven organization serving the community.

You will support general accounting functions and ad hoc financial projects, leveraging strong Excel skills within a collaborative team. Hartford office requires full onsite work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work fully onsite in the Greater Hartford area.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant-related financial reporting for funders.
• Prepare the overall operating budget as well as individual program budgets.
• Perform forecasting and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Assist with general accounting functions as needed.
• Support ad hoc financial projects and analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Budget Analyst | Greater Hartford, CT | Fully Onsite

Our client, a growing and mission-driven organization in the Greater Hartford area, is looking to add a Budget Analyst to their team. This is a fully onsite opportunity offering strong visibility, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to an organization making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

Why this Budget Analyst opportunity?

• Brand-new office conveniently located near the capitol building with easy highway access
• Growing, community-focused organization with a mission centered on improving the lives of those they serve
• Autonomous work environment with the opportunity to take ownership of the role
• Fun and inclusive company culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Valuable training opportunities and participation in company events
• Long-standing organization with over 100 years of history and continued growth through public advocacy and expanded services

Responsibilities Of The Budget Analyst

• Manage grant-related financial reporting for funders
• Prepare the overall operating budget as well as individual program budgets
• Perform forecasting and budget-to-actual variance analysisAssist with general accounting functions as needed
• Support ad hoc financial projects and analysis

Qualifications Of the Budget Analyst

• 3+ years of related budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work fully onsite in the Greater Hartford area

Salary: $60,000–$75,000