Strategic Budget & Financial Analyst

Q Casino + Resort; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Q Casino + Resort seeks a skilled financial analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities. You will analyze monthly statements, develop operating and capital budgets, and provide actionable insights to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

You will collaborate with department leaders, maintain dashboards and KPIs, and support monthly and annual reporting. Strong Excel, ERP experience, and communication skills are essential to drive strategic decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years in finance, accounting, FP&A, or analytics.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and analyzing operating and capital budgets; ERP systems and advanced Excel beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial statements to identify budget-to-actual variances, financial risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data to support organizational decision-making.
• Prepare financial forecasts, projections, and models for short- and long-term planning.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reports, and KPIs for leadership review.
• Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure alignment with budgets and objectives.
• Conduct financial research to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Present findings and budget updates to leadership and stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Budget management

Excel advanced

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Labor costs analysis

Cost-saving opportunities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Analytics or related field

2–5 years in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel functions

Job description

Q Casino + Resort seeks a skilled financial analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities. You will analyze monthly statements, develop operating and capital budgets, and provide actionable insights to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

You will collaborate with department leaders, maintain dashboards and KPIs, and support monthly and annual reporting. Strong Excel, ERP experience, and communication skills are essential to drive strategic decisions across the organization.