Jobs › Lawrence, MA › Budget Analyst Robert Half Budget Analyst Lawrence, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Director of Budget and Analysis to support financial planning and performance management for a multi-entity organization in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This role focuses on developing and managing budgets, analyzing financial results, and providing clear guidance that helps leaders make well-informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong budgeting expertise, advanced reporting skills, and hands-on experience with Sage Intacct in a nonprofit accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, administration, and monitoring of annual budgets across multiple entities, departments, divisions, and programs.
• Maintain accurate budget structures and financial data within Sage Intacct, ensuring alignment across reports and internal records.
• Perform recurring comparisons of actual results against budget and forecast expectations, highlighting variances, patterns, and financial exposure.
• Advise finance leadership on anticipated funding gaps, cost pressures, and changes in revenue performance that may affect operating plans.
• Support monthly close and reporting activities, including rolling projections and preparation of financial statements.
• Improve budgeting workflows, forecasting methods, financial models, and reporting practices to strengthen planning and policy compliance.
• Prepare detailed financial summaries, forecast updates, and performance reports for executives, managers, board stakeholders, and external audiences.
• Partner with organizational leaders to assess budget proposals, review spending activity, and guide effective allocation of resources.
• Translate complex financial information into practical recommendations and build executive dashboards in Sage Intacct to enhance visibility into performance.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and special projects that support broader planning and decision-making needs Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or budget management roles.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing annual operating budgets across multiple departments or entities.
• Strong knowledge of budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on proficiency with Sage Intacct and confidence working within integrated financial systems.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and an understanding of related financial practices and reporting considerations.
• Ability to communicate financial findings clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and resource planning needs.

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