Financial and Budget Analyst

Aretum, Llc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Finance and Budget Analyst in the United States to plan, manage, and monitor finances by preparing budgets, analyzing spending, and evaluating funding requests. This role supports federal contracts and requires adherence to safeguarding and compliance requirements.

The position emphasizes strong Excel, Power BI, and FFMS data extraction skills, with a focus on financial health and efficiency across projects and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and budgeting, preferably within the federal sector.
• Proven knowledge of federal financial management regulations and practices.
• Strong data analysis skills and advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, IF, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Experience extracting data from government systems like FFMS and using Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget analysis and forecasting to monitor financial performance and resource utilization.
• Prepare and maintain budget reports, assessments, and financial statements for decision-making support.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and implement financial plans for various projects.
• Identify areas of financial improvement and recommend strategies to enhance budget management processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and accounting standards in all budget-related activities.
• Plan for Budget and Contracts Office alignment with organizational goals.
• Adjudicate budget change requests.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FFMS

Job description

About Aretum

Aretumis a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a Finance and Budget Analyst to help plan, manage, and monitor finances by preparing budgets, analyzing spending, evaluating funding requests, and provide recommendations to ensure financial health and efficiency.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive budget analysis and forecasting to monitor financial performance and resource utilization.
• Prepare and maintain budget reports, assessments, and financial statements for decision-making support.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and implement financial plans for various projects.
• Identify areas of financial improvement and recommend strategies to enhance budget management processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and accounting standards in all budget-related activities.
• Conduct planning for Budget and Contracts Office, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Adjudicate budget change requests.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and budgeting, preferably within the federal sector.
• Proven knowledge of federal financial management regulations and practices.
• Strong data analysis skills - power user of Excel (Pivot Tables, Using Financial Functions, Logic Functions (IF, SUMIF, COUNTIF), Using Text Functions (CONCATENATE), and VLOOKUP.
• Extracting data from government systems like FFMS and organizing and analyzing data.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI.

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may berequiredbased on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions.Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretumis committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer,Aretumcomplies withall applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families,providingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Due to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements.

• Salary Range: $120,000–$130,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development