<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant / Financial Analyst with a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. This individual will play an important role in supporting the organization's budgeting and financial planning activities, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with financial systems, spreadsheets, and cross-functional teams to support business and financial objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the development, preparation, and maintenance of annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor budget performance, track expenditures, and analyze variances between actual results and budgeted projections.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improved cost management.</li><li>Reconcile financial information and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.</li><li>Work with various departments to collect, validate, and consolidate budgetary information.</li><li>Assist with financial planning, projections, and resource allocation.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Utilize financial systems and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze and report financial information.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes, reporting accuracy, and overall financial controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>