Budget Analyst

We are looking for a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and oversight for a housing organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can translate complex financial data into clear budget recommendations, maintain close control over program spending, and partner with stakeholders across multiple departments. The role focuses on budget development, financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance for operational and grant-funded programs.

Responsibilities:
• Develop annual operating and program budgets by gathering data, organizing review materials, coordinating discussions with business units, and consolidating final budget submissions.
• Track financial activity across departmental, grant-funded, and housing-related programs to ensure expenditures align with approved funding and operational goals.
• Evaluate budget performance through variance reviews, utilization trends, vacancy metrics, and other financial indicators, then communicate findings and recommended actions.
• Prepare budget revisions, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis to maintain accurate financial records and reflect changing program needs.
• Review requisitions, invoices, and personnel-related funding documents to confirm proper account charging, available budget capacity, and adherence to guidelines.
• Produce budget narratives, financial summaries, charts, and formal reports for leadership and external stakeholders, including required compliance documentation.
• Analyze program performance measures and assist teams in aligning operational targets with budget assumptions and financial results.
• Forecast the financial position of assigned programs and identify risks, cost pressures, or funding gaps that may affect ongoing operations.
• Represent the budget function in meetings, respond to budget-related inquiries, and complete special financial analysis projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in budgeting, budget analysis, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of annual budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, and budget control practices.
• Working understanding of accounting principles, including journal entries, account reconciliation, month-end activities, and accounts payable processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and solid experience using PC-based financial and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret policies, funding rules, and program regulations within a public sector, housing, or similarly regulated environment.
• Proven skill in preparing clear financial reports, budget narratives, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, funding availability, and compliance with approved budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and build effective working relationships.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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