Strategic Budget & Forecasting Analyst

Spectrum; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst in Missouri to help drive smarter budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and reporting. You’ll translate data into actionable insights that support financial planning and operational efficiency.

In this role, you’ll coordinate budgets, reforecasts and variance analyses, build financial models, and communicate findings to management. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in business planning or financial analysis are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of business planning, financial analysis or related experience.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel and strong analytical abilities.

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 operational budget spend to inform the achievement of Key Performance Indicators
• Apply financial models to forecast results and improve decision-making
• Identify cost savings opportunities through targeted analysis
• Create and update operating expense reforecasts
• Conduct operating expense variance analysis and reporting, including monthly financial statement reviews to detect trends

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Communication

Project management

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst in Missouri to help drive smarter budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and reporting. You’ll translate data into actionable insights that support financial planning and operational efficiency.

In this role, you’ll coordinate budgets, reforecasts and variance analyses, build financial models, and communicate findings to management. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in business planning or financial analysis are required.