<p>Wilmington Delaware client is looking to hire a Financial Analyst with proven experience utilizing business intelligence and data visualization tools. This role will consist of financial planning, performing ratio analysis, forecasting to support budgeting and planning processes, developing analytical methods, monitoring actual performance against budgeted figures and provide variance analysis, staying up to date on industry trends, economic conditions, and market developments that may impact the organization’s financial performance. The ideal Financial Analyst for this role must have strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Major Responsibilities</p><p>· Provide financial analysis, forecasting and reporting </p><p>· Develop strategic initiatives</p><p>· Budgeting & Forecasting</p><p>· Maintain knowledge of regulations and policies</p><p>· Establish possible operational cost savings</p><p>· Prepare financial reports with key metrics</p><p>· Coordinate the annual budgeting process</p><p>· Establish financial trends and make recommendations</p><p>· Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations</p>
<p>We are looking for a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and oversight. 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 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop annual operating and program budgets by gathering data, organizing review materials, coordinating discussions with business units, and consolidating final budget submissions.</p><p>• Track financial activity across departmental, grant-funded, and programs to ensure expenditures align with approved funding and operational goals.</p><p>• Evaluate budget performance through variance reviews, utilization trends, vacancy metrics, and other financial indicators, then communicate findings and recommended actions.</p><p>• Prepare budget revisions, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis to maintain accurate financial records and reflect changing program needs.</p><p>• Review requisitions, invoices, and personnel-related funding documents to confirm proper account charging, available budget capacity, and adherence to guidelines.</p><p>• Produce budget narratives, financial summaries, charts, and formal reports for leadership and external stakeholders, including required compliance documentation.</p><p>• Analyze program performance measures and assist teams in aligning operational targets with budget assumptions and financial results.</p><p>• Forecast the financial position of assigned programs and identify risks, cost pressures, or funding gaps that may affect ongoing operations.</p><p>• Represent the budget function in meetings, respond to budget-related inquiries, and complete special financial analysis projects as assigned.</p>