Budget Analyst

CFS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Budget Analyst in New York to own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis that directly informs leadership decisions. You will engage in monthly variance analysis, budget consolidation, and cash flow projections while supporting audits and grant reviews.

You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership and broaden experience across ERP systems, including Dynamics 365, with a track record of delivering actionable insights and reliable financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or similar experience.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly budget-to-actual variance reports.
• Monitor organizational spending and support budget adherence.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and budget consolidation.
• Review general ledger expenses, reconciliations, and allocations.
• Support cash flow projections, audits, compliance activities, and grant reviews.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Budgeting knowledge

Forecasting

Financial reporting experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Job description

Budget Analyst

Looking to take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis at an organization where your work directly supports meaningful impact? This Budget Analyst opportunity offers strong exposure to senior leadership, hands‑on budget management, and the chance to influence key financial decisions across the organization.

Salary: $34.00-$40.00/hour

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Gain direct visibility with senior leadership through budget analysis and financial reporting.
• Play a key role in annual budgeting, forecasting, and organizational financial planning.
• Broadening your expertise across budgeting, cash flow analysis, grant funding, compliance, and audit support.
• Develop advanced analytical and financial modeling skills through variance analysis and forecasting responsibilities.
• Enjoy exposure to multiple areas of finance, including AP, AR, general ledger analysis, and cost center management.
• Become a strategic business partner by helping leadership understand spending trends and budget performance.
• Expand your technical experience working with ERP systems, including Dynamics 365.
• Join an established organization with a long-standing mission and opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities for the Budget Analyst:

• Prepare and analyze monthly budget-to-actual variance reports.
• Monitor organizational spending and support budget adherence.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and budget consolidation.
• Review general ledger expenses, account reconciliations, and allocation processes.
• Support cash flow projections, audits, compliance activities, and grant funding reviews.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Qualifications for the Budget Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliations.