Strategic Budget Analyst — Public Sector Finance

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in preparing and organizing the state’s annual budget by gathering financial data, creating projections, and analyzing historical data to ensure accurate budget planning. You will collaborate with department managers to gather relevant data for department budgets, ensuring alignment with overall state financial goals.

The role supports strategic decision-making with budget reports and forecasts, conducts financial analysis to identify

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess financial data and identify trends.
• Ability to perform detailed variance analysis and explain underlying causes of budget discrepancies.
• Competence in developing financial models and forecasts to project future budgetary needs.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure financial data accuracy and well-supported budget decisions.
• Understanding of government budgeting processes, accounting principles, and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors expenditures and appropriations in AASIS.
• Assists with the AOP and Biennial Budget process for designated programs.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for designated programs.
• Providing financial analysis and strategic input to facilitate high-level decision-making by management.
• Communicates complex cost accounting concepts to management and staff.
• Reports and explains cost allocations and budget decisions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Process payments for grant recipients.
• Assists with setting up vendors in AASIS and resolving payment issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Communication with management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or related field

Tools

AASIS

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in preparing and organizing the state’s annual budget by gathering financial data, creating projections, and analyzing historical data to ensure accurate budget planning. You will collaborate with department managers to gather relevant data for department budgets, ensuring alignment with overall state financial goals.

The role supports strategic decision-making with budget reports and forecasts, conducts financial analysis to identify