Description We are offering a contract role as a Budget Analyst. As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for formulating and managing budgets, performing financial analysis, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and regulations, and conducting various administrative duties. Responsibilities • Formulate annual budgets for various programs and ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations • Conduct budget reviews, input information into datasets, and perform budget modifications • Prepare and submit required forms, including invoices and supporting documents for assigned areas • Conduct financial analysis to identify the impact on the budget and operations • Review and analyze performance indicators • Forecast financial position of assigned programs and monitor income and expenses • Prepare journal entries based on the results of budget analysis • Conduct research and prepare analyses of operations affecting income and expenses; complete narrative reports on findings • Perform other related duties as required. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a budget analyst role or similar position • Proven skills in monitoring expenditures, ensuring they align with budget guidelines • Experience with expenditure tracking and management • Proficient in preparing and posting journal entries • Demonstrated ability in performing variance analysis to identify budget discrepancies • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly in relation to budget management • Experience in month end close procedures and account reconciliation • Understanding of accounts payable (AP) processes, including invoice processing • Strong skills in budgeting, budget management, and budget processes • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and recommend budget adjustments • Ability to work in a team, collaborating with various departments to ensure budget adherence • Strong communication skills to effectively explain and justify budget recommendations to management and stakeholders. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .