Agency Budget Analyst I-III

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide business planning and risk support to designated management groups for a broad range of financial and business issues with a moderate level of independence. Respond to budgetary and financial challenges while being proactive to addressing business needs. Partners with Project Controls, Finance, and Project Management to review, challenge, and validate project financial performance, while maintaining independence from day-to-day project execution.

Requirements

Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst III: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center; OR an AA degree and 9 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center; OR a High school diploma or GED and 11 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 6 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR an AA degree and 8 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR a High school diploma or GED and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 3 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR an AA degree and 5 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR a High school diploma or GED and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
Strong technical accounting expertise, with a deep understanding of complex cost accounting methodologies and the ability to apply these principles to real-world business scenarios.
Strong background with financial analysis and control of activities in support of corporate programs such as staffing, benefits, allocations, budget change management, forecasting and cost trends.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling them to clearly present complex financial information to diverse audiences, from department managers to senior leadership.
Detail-oriented, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate, thorough, and aligns with industry standards, GAAP, and contractual requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as the candidate will need to analyze cost performance, recommend corrective actions, and ensure sound business and financial practices are followed.
Ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Substantial experience working with advanced Excel functionality, including the ability to manage large datasets, create complex financial models, and analyze variances effectively.
Proficiency in WorkDay Financials and Adaptive Planning software is also desired.
Experience with project management also a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Corporate budget development and budget change management, staffing control and reporting, and senior management financial reporting.
Perform independent review and challenge of project Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), with a focus on fiscal year-end projections.
Evaluate reasonableness of cost forecasts, assumptions, and trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and transparency.
Develop and monitor organizational cost performance vs. budget by analyzing variances and cost trends, and developing recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide monthly financial summaries to supported managers and projects.
Ensure key risks related to these activities have been identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized.
Create reports for internal teams and/or external clients.
Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data.
Understanding of Change Management process.
Intrapersonal/Interpersonal proactive collaboration within department and external customers.
Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education.
Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.
Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

Benefits

Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment.
Childcare subsides.
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA).
Health savings account (HSA).
Supplemental life insurances.
Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance.
Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year.
Nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.