Finance Data Analyst: Budget Insights & Forecasting

Quest Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting and forecasting in Houston, TX. You will analyze spend data, validate forecasts, and prepare reports for stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP.

This on-site role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to turn unstructured data into actionable insights. You'll work with cross-functional teams to manage POs and SOWs, drive cost optimization, and contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in finance or data analysis.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and close procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with large data sets.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide data analysis and financial management to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage and validate budget forecast data for accuracy.
• Research and analyze cost and spend data; track POs with internal/external partners.
• Prepare reports to stakeholders for strategic budget planning.
• Investigate data discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct spend analysis and variance forecasting for optimization.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide spend data guidance.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Report monthly and quarterly spend data and trends.
• Create, confirm, and monitor POs and SOWs.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting and forecasting in Houston, TX. You will analyze spend data, validate forecasts, and prepare reports for stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP.

This on-site role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to turn unstructured data into actionable insights. You'll work with cross-functional teams to manage POs and SOWs, drive cost optimization, and contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reviews.