Budget Analyst - Accounting experience required!

firstPRO, Inc; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility after 30 days

35-hour workweek

Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and growth potential

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a Budget Analyst to join its corporate finance team in Melville, NY. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a large organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2–5 years of relevant experience.

You will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, enjoying a 35-hour workweek with excellent work-life balance. This position also includes 401(k) eligibility after 30 days and a collaborative environment with strong mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, reporting, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and identify key variances.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including P&L, sales, and inventory analysis.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve cost control and profitability.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

Financial systems such as Hyperion, Oracle, Essbase

Job description

Our client, a global organization, is hiring a Budget Analyst to join its corporate finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional looking to expand into budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a large, complex organization. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and identify key variances
• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including P&L, sales, and inventory analysis
• Partner with accounting, finance, IT, and operational teams to support budgeting initiatives
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve cost control and profitability
• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Maintain and utilize budgeting and planning systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or corporate finance
• Strong understanding of financial statements, reporting, and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with financial systems such as Hyperion, Oracle, Essbase, or similar platforms is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• 35-hour workweek with excellent work-life balance
• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days
• Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and growth potential