Strategic Budget & Forecast Analyst

Spectrum; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst in Duluth, GA to help drive smarter budgeting and expense management through rigorous analysis and reporting. You’ll collaborate with finance teammates to translate data into actionable insights that support company performance.

In this role, you’ll coordinate budgets, reforecasting, and variance analyses, develop financial models, and identify cost-saving opportunities while communicating clearly with management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of business planning, financial analysis or related experience.
• Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor budgets, reforecasting and expense analysis to support financial objectives.
• Prepare and review reports and analyses that guide financial planning and control.
• Perform data trend analysis on operating budget spend to inform KPIs.
• Apply financial models to forecast results and improve decision-making.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through targeted analysis.
• Create and update operating expense reforecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and monthly financial statement reviews.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Excel

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst in Duluth, GA to help drive smarter budgeting and expense management through rigorous analysis and reporting. You’ll collaborate with finance teammates to translate data into actionable insights that support company performance.

In this role, you’ll coordinate budgets, reforecasting, and variance analyses, develop financial models, and identify cost-saving opportunities while communicating clearly with management across the organization.