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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop annual operating and program budgets by gathering data, organizing review materials, coordinating discussions with business units, and consolidating final budget submissions.<br>• Track financial activity across departmental, grant-funded, and housing-related programs to ensure expenditures align with approved funding and operational goals.<br>• Evaluate budget performance through variance reviews, utilization trends, vacancy metrics, and other financial indicators, then communicate findings and recommended actions.<br>• Prepare budget revisions, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis to maintain accurate financial records and reflect changing program needs.<br>• Review requisitions, invoices, and personnel-related funding documents to confirm proper account charging, available budget capacity, and adherence to guidelines.<br>• Produce budget narratives, financial summaries, charts, and formal reports for leadership and external stakeholders, including required compliance documentation.<br>• Analyze program performance measures and assist teams in aligning operational targets with budget assumptions and financial results.<br>• Forecast the financial position of assigned programs and identify risks, cost pressures, or funding gaps that may affect ongoing operations.<br>• Represent the budget function in meetings, respond to budget-related inquiries, and complete special financial analysis projects as assigned.
<p>Our client is looking for a Senior Operations Analyst to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset and a detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and operational analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments, including finance, sales, and operations, and contribute to our dynamic and collaborative culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial data to create dashboards, forecasts, and sales performance reports that support business decisions.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel techniques to manage and interpret large datasets effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, sales, and operations teams to address cross-functional challenges and improve processes.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.</p><p>• Maintain clear and precise communication with stakeholders across various departments.</p><p>• Assist in the development and refinement of performance metrics and reporting standards.</p><p>• Adapt to a fast-paced environment by managing multiple priorities and responsibilities.</p><p>• Support the implementation or transition to new systems, including Microsoft Dynamics and other related platforms.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and analysis tasks.</p><p>• Contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture while driving continuous improvement.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong></p><p>A growing, private equity-backed company in the construction industry is seeking a <strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong> to join its finance team. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting to senior leadership and is ideal for someone who wants to play a meaningful role in building and strengthening a finance function within an expanding organization. The position is best suited for a finance professional with strong experience in <strong>corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting</strong>. The right candidate will enjoy working cross-functionally, partnering with accounting and operational leaders, and helping create structure, insight, and scalability in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and management-level financial presentations</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes</li><li>Partner closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial data and alignment between reporting and actual results</li><li>Analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Help develop and improve reporting packages, dashboards, and financial models</li><li>Support leadership with ad hoc analysis related to business performance, profitability, and operational drivers</li><li>Contribute to process improvement efforts and help build scalable finance procedures in a growing organization</li><li>Work with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial visibility and decision support across the business</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to work directly with senior finance leadership</li><li>High-visibility role with meaningful impact on business decisions</li><li>Chance to help build out a growing finance function</li><li>Strong long-term growth potential as the company continues to expand</li><li>Collaborative environment within a business focused on growth and operational improvement</li></ul><p>If you’re looking for a <strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong> role where you can contribute immediately, gain exposure to leadership, and grow alongside the company, please apply immediately! Send your resume to tracy.kaszuba at RobertHalf or to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn.</p>