Financial Analyst

Business Transformation Group; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm located virtually in Virginia is seeking a Budget Analyst. The role involves budget management, financial reporting, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance/accounting department.
• Proficient in PC applications, especially spreadsheets.
• Strong logic and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, fund tracking, and revenue forecasting.
• Provide financial reports to Senior Leadership.
• Conduct research and identify budget issues.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Business Transformation Group (BTG) is a management consulting and technology company specializing in the program management of large transportation projects with small business assistance goals and partnership programs. We also provide management and technology consulting to emerging small businesses, as well as high-quality transformative growth strategies through a proven service model at an affordable cost.

Job Description

Review and management of budgets, fund tracking, cash flow, and revenue forecasting; and project coordination. Support Finance Department with all reporting needs and customer support questions, preparing and providing financial reports for review by Senior Leadership, and perform other duties as assigned.

Develop and implement budgets, forecast financial needs, as well as process and validate data flowing through budget information systems. Other duties might include tracking, monitoring, and analyzing data to ensure proper allocation, reviewing use and status of funds, and reconciling and resolving data discrepancies. Conduct research and analyses, formulate recommendations, and follow through with execution. Identify issues through regular review of statistics and budgets. Provide corrective solutions. Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests. Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation. Examine budget expenditures for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Gathering, assembling, and formatting data and preparing preliminary analysis for budget preparation; assisting in preparation and presentation of preliminary and final budget documents; preparing budget presentation materials; maintaining data and systems for budget tracking and reporting and generating reports; assisting section/division with issues related to funds availability, fund transfers, and budget compliance.
• Developing expenditures and revenue forecasts; preparing baseline budget and revisions as needed; analyzing, evaluating, and processing budget proposals; reconciling appropriation by source of funding; preparing and processing transfer of budget allotments.
• Reviewing and consulting with department management staff on final budget preparation and presentations to departments.
• Making recommendations on budget matters to higher-level staff, and assisting in implementation and monitoring of changes.
• Analyzing proposed legislation to determine funding impact on department programs.
• Conducting studies of new and existing programs and special projects to determine feasibility, resolve problems including organizational, budget, and fiscal research and analysis.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and recommending to management organizational policy and procedures for department operations; participating in the development of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operations.
• Analyzing and evaluating requests from department personnel for changes in budget allocations throughout the fiscal year; coordinating and consulting with other department personnel and other departments; making recommendations and obtaining final approval for changes.
• Preparing narrative, graphical, and statistical reports with alternative solutions for resolving issues; using computer software to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets and preparing correspondence and other written materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (related work experience may be substituted for education requirements)
• Major Field/Specialty: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• 3+ years of experience in finance/accounting department or directly related experience
• PC application – particularly spreadsheet and database application
• Good Analytical skills exhibiting sound logic and thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

This position is located in Virginia and is virtual. BTG ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special accommodations for persons with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or hearing-and speech-impairments, please visit our opportunities page at www.btgworks.com.