Budget Analyst - Nonprofit, Onsite Springfield

CFS; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Budget Analyst for a fully onsite role in Springfield, MA. The ideal candidate will support the annual operating budget, perform variance analyses, and report to leadership to inform strategic decisions.

You will manage purchase orders, vendor transactions, and GL coding, and prepare financial reports for department leaders and the Board. Strong Excel skills and nonprofit budgeting experience are preferred; ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities is

Qualifications

• Previous budgeting and financial planning experience required.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the annual operating budget, including preparation, allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor transactions, and personnel actions to ensure accurate funding allocation, general ledger coding, and policy compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, account reconciliations, journal entries, and budget-to-actual reporting for department leaders, executive leadership, and the Board.
• Analyze financial, staffing, and compensation data to identify trends, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Assist with budget implementation, financial systems administration, process improvements, and training for departmental budget managers.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CFS is seeking a Budget Analyst for a fully onsite role in Springfield, MA. The ideal candidate will support the annual operating budget, perform variance analyses, and report to leadership to inform strategic decisions.

You will manage purchase orders, vendor transactions, and GL coding, and prepare financial reports for department leaders and the Board. Strong Excel skills and nonprofit budgeting experience are preferred; ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities is