Budget Analyst

Location: New York

We are looking for a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and budget oversight for a mission-driven non-profit organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can translate financial data into clear budget insights that help programs operate effectively and responsibly. In this role, you will contribute to budget development, reporting, and ongoing analysis to strengthen fiscal accountability and informed decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain organizational and program-level budgets, ensuring figures are accurate, current, and aligned with funding and operational priorities.
• Analyze budget performance by comparing planned versus actual results and identifying trends, variances, and potential risks for leadership review.
• Prepare financial schedules, summaries, and supporting materials for internal reports, presentations, and budget discussions.
• Partner with program and finance stakeholders to gather budget inputs, review spending patterns, and refine forecasts throughout the fiscal cycle.
• Monitor approved budgets and help ensure expenditures remain consistent with established guidelines and funding expectations.
• Build and update spreadsheet models using Excel formulas to improve budget tracking, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Support the annual operating budget process by compiling data, validating assumptions, and assisting with budget consolidation activities.
• Conduct research and organize financial information needed for ad hoc analysis, planning initiatives, and management requests.