Remote Federal Budget & Finance 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

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.