Senior Budget Analyst Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Desired Skills & Experience:

B. S. degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Accounting or Finance Experience with ERP financial software systems including the use of Microsoft’s Power Business Intelligence (Power BI) software. or other analytical reporting tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, rate model software, and statistical software. Strong understanding of GAAP, GASB and finance concepts. Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development, and financial accounting and reporting. Knowledge of Project Cost Accounting and cost funding procedures. Advanced personal computer skills with proficiency to effectively produce complex reports, charts, spreadsheets, and related documents. Knowledge of and strong background in problem solving, using financial theories, mathematics and formulas. Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst for a large utility client in Charleston, SC. Under direction, this position performs complex and detailed professional level analytical work relating to budget preparation and analysis work. The work involves the planning, organizing, coordination, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Includes research and data gathering to include report design and preparation. Work includes analyzing all aspects of data to formulate forecasts and determine trends, preparing reports, responding to inquiries, and recommending appropriate action to resolve issues. This position reports directly to the Budget Manager.

Essential Functions:

Monitor and analyze corporate operations & maintenance, capital projects and equipment, and revenue budgets with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and other financial reports. Recommend & develop reports & analyses related to the impact of budgetary decisions. Assist with the development, coordination & preparation of the annual budget as defined in the Budget Plan. Performs administrative, accounting, financial and statistical support to aid in planning and directing the financial program. Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, as well as interprets related data from multiple sources. Prepare regular and technical financial studies and reports. Complete the Monthly Financial Reports and all associated supporting documentation. Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly supplemental budget reports and schedules to maintain budget balances, analyze variances and reconcile to general ledger. Serve as back-up in the absence of the Budget Manager on routine matters. Assists and participates with the Executive Officers, bond counsel and bond underwriters in preparation of the revenue bond documents and presentations for the Commissioners, City Council and the rating agencies. Assist in development of methods for financial analysis by utility, forecasting revenues and expenditures. Participates in the implementation of the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), customer service computer systems and other ancillary software systems as it relates to financial reporting topics including detailed testing of new computer applications, and scheduled upgrades. Preparation and development of Users Guides & Tailored Procedure Documents (TPD).based on ERP and other software systems and processes. Works as an ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist Microsoft Dynamics 365 users in resolving issues with budgets & budget related transactions. Develops reports using Microsoft Dynamics 365’s Financial Reporter, Power Business Intelligence software or other analytical tools. Compensation up to $110k per year.