Budget Analyst

Overview

• Schedule: In-Office T/W/Th; Remote M/F
• Pay Comments:  W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match
• Background check required 

Join a globally recognized leader in innovation, a company that constantly pushes boundaries and redefines industries. We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical financial expert to join our Budget Management team. As a key player, you will be at the heart of financial strategy, directly influencing critical decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and driving fiscal health across diverse initiatives. Your insights will empower teams to achieve ambitious goals, making a tangible impact on our strategic direction and operational excellence.

**About the Role**

We are looking for an experienced professional to become an integral part of our dynamic financial operations. In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where business processes are continuously refined. You will leverage your superior analytical skills and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships to manage, forecast, and report on significant budgets. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the financial health of a complex, global organization, making a substantial impact through meticulous analysis, strategic recommendations, and proactive problem-solving.

**What You’ll Do**

* Own and cultivate vital financial relationships and processes across various organizational functions.
* Drive strategic financial meetings with key stakeholders to align on budget objectives and performance.
* Forecast, manage, and meticulously report on budgets and actual expenditures for cross-functional teams across multiple lines of business.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of large datasets to understand financial actuals, identify variances against project forecasts, and present clear explanations, key insights, and actionable recommendations.
* Meticulously audit and reconcile extensive datasets, proactively identifying and addressing discrepancies.
* Coordinate seamlessly with multiple stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to budgets, invoicing, and purchase orders.
* Implement impactful process improvements that enhance efficiency and address competing priorities across various stakeholder groups.
* Develop comprehensive documentation and provide training on financial processes for internal teams and external partners.
* Work with significant autonomy, driving results and making independent decisions that contribute to organizational success.
* Reconcile and track invoices against forecasted spend and purchase order balances to ensure financial accuracy.
* Perform ad hoc analysis, tasks, and projects as needed to support evolving business needs.

**What You’ll Bring**

* 5-7 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting.
* Deep understanding of core Finance and Accounting concepts, including accruals, P&Ls, forecasting, and fiscal planning.
* Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to form key, succinct insights and recommendations from comprehensive analyses involving large amounts of data.
* Expert-level proficiency in Excel, with proven ability to audit and reconcile large data sets from multiple sources.
* Demonstrated experience in business partnering and effectively influencing cross-functional teams.
* Comfort navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems independently within a highly matrixed organization.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly and concisely communicating information, policies, and deadlines to stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong adaptability to new tools and a keen understanding of how data intersects within various systems.
* Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong initiative to drive for results.
* Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate virtual meetings with partners across global time zones.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.

**Bonus Points**

* Experience working within dynamic business environments, creative organizations, and/or marketing functions.

**About Aquent Talent:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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