Budget Analyst

 

Description:

We are looking for an experienced Budget Analyst to join our Budget Management team. The

ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about analyzing large data sets and has a strong

attention to detail. If you thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced, evolving environments, where the

business and processes are constantly changing, this role is for you.

 

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting concepts such as accruals, P&Ls, forecasting,

fiscal planning, end to end P2P process

• Ability to process a high volume of transactions in a fast paced environment

• Superior analytical skills and the ability to audit, dissect and interpret large data sets

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to solve problems independently in a highly matrixed

organization

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly and concisely communicate

announcements, deadlines, training, presentations, policies

• Ability to adapt to new tools and comprehend how data intersects within and across tools

• Works independently with minimal supervision and takes the initiative to drive for results

• Experience with working in a business, creative organizations, and/or marketing is preferred

• Proven experience with change management

• Experience in data reconciliation and auditing

• Extensive Excel experience is a must

• Flexibility with work schedule to virtually meet with partners in APAC and EMEA

 

Responsibilities

• Own the budgets and relationships with Functions and enforce our processes

• Review and approve invoices and POs daily

• Manage and report on budgets and actual spend for our cross-functional teams across

multiple lines of business

• Analyze large sets of data to understand P&L actuals each quarter, understand where we

under or over spend against projects, and formally present variance explanations, key insights

and recommendations

• Meticulously audit and reconcile large data sets and identify issues to be addressed

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to troubleshoot issues around budgets, invoicing, POs,

etc

• Document and train on processes for internal and partner teams

• Work with minimal supervision, drawing on your expertise to drive results and make decisions

independently

• Reconcile and track invoices against forecasted spend and PO balances

• Create Purchase orders

• Ad hoc analysis, tasks, and projects as needed

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting