Strategic Budgeting & Forecast Analyst

Spectrum; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to drive smarter budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and reporting. You’ll help shape financial decisions with data-driven insights and collaborate across teams to monitor budgets and forecasts.

Bring 2+ years in business planning or financial analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and clear communication across management levels.

Qualifications

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

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

English proficiency

Prioritization

Independent work

Multi-project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to drive smarter budgeting and expense management through expert analysis and reporting. You’ll help shape financial decisions with data-driven insights and collaborate across teams to monitor budgets and forecasts.

Bring 2+ years in business planning or financial analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and clear communication across management levels.