Hybrid Budget Analyst — FP&A & Strategy Partner

Socket.dev; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Gas and Electric is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to support budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, regulatory filings, and performance analysis across the organization. You will partner with business leaders to analyze financial data, provide insights, and help guide resource allocation for operational excellence.

This hybrid role based in Madison, WI requires a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business and at least 3 years FP&A experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance discipline.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational data and communicating findings to business stakeholders.
• Experience with financial systems, budgeting tools, spreadsheet applications, and reporting platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze operating and capital budgets to support organizational planning and financial performance.
• Prepare budget forecasts, financial models, variance analyses, and reporting packages for leadership review.
• Monitor budget performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Analyze financial and operational data to support recommendations related to resource allocation, spending priorities, and financial efficiency.
• Collaborate with department leaders and stakeholders to gather budget assumptions, validate financial information, and support budget development activities.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate budget performance and business insights.
• Support long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes, reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Support special projects, business cases, and financial analyses that assist decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Job description

Madison Gas and Electric is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to support budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, regulatory filings, and performance analysis across the organization. You will partner with business leaders to analyze financial data, provide insights, and help guide resource allocation for operational excellence.

This hybrid role based in Madison, WI requires a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business and at least 3 years FP&A experience.