A Budget Analyst develops the overall annual budget for a company or organization. Evaluates budget proposals, prepares information for government officials or company executives to inform funding decisions; monitors spending and analyzes differences between budget and actual spending. May evaluate programs or provide policy analysis.
at Phoenix Expedited Inc in Westchester, Illinois, United States Job Description
NAME OF EMPLOYER
: Phoenix Expedited Inc.
POSITION TITLE
: Budget Analyst
POSITION LOCATION
: 2445 Sweetbriar Lane, Westchester, IL, 60154
SALARY :
$79,477 per year
BENEFITS
Standard Corporate Benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION
: Prepare and monitor detailed budgets, financial forecasts, and cost analysis reports for a transportation and logistics company. Ensure that financial plans align with company goals, support management decision-making, and promote compliance with internal financial procedures. Analyze operational and financial data to identify cost trends, budget variances, and opportunities for improved resource allocation. Develop and manage operating and departmental budgets, analyze actual spending against projections, investigate budget discrepancies, and prepare findings for management review. Coordinate with operations and administrative personnel to gather budget inputs and validate financial data. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts based on historical and operational trends. Evaluate the financial impact of business operations, vendor costs, and resource allocation decisions. Maintain financial planning models using Microsoft Excel and accounting software, support preparation of budget reports and internal financial documentation, conduct cost-benefit and expense analyses, and recommend improvements to budgeting practices and financial tracking systems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in financial administration, budget planning, or financial analysis. Must have two (2) years of experience in each of the following: Budget planning, variance analysis, and financial forecasting; Using financial or accounting systems such as 1C, QuickBooks, or equivalent, and Microsoft Excel for budget tracking and cost analysis; Preparing departmental or company-wide budgets and financial forecasts; and Managing multiple budget cycles, financial reports, and deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.
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