Budget Manager

Artemis Connection•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Artemis Connection is a strategic management consultancy working across the for-profit, public and social sectors. We help clients around the world identify their most pressing strategic issues and we staff teams of strategy consultants to roll up their sleeves and deliver impact. We are passionate about helping innovative and entrepreneurial leaders reach their goals through a customized project-based approach, typically focused around: Bespoke Innovation, Sales, and Marketing Strategy Purpose driven Transformation including M&A and PMI Embedded Strategy and Operations roles Our founder is Christy Johnson, an entrepreneur, educator, and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Our advisors include HR officers, executive coaches, academics, entrepreneurs, and neuroscientists. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, trained at organizations such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Big 4 Strategy,, and elite educational institutions. Role: Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, ideally Google Sheets and financial planning tools
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong financial judgment
Clear communicator who can translate data into insights
Comfortable influencing without authority
Proactive, organized, and deadline-driven
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA/CFA a plus
Experience in global, high-growth organizations
Familiarity with ERP and budgeting systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion)

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process across departments, including timelines, assumptions, and review cycles
Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans
Monitor budget performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc budget vs. actuals reporting
Analyze trends, drivers, and unit economics to support strategic decisions
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate scenarios and trade-offs
Partner with depart leaders to understand cost drivers, resource needs, and investment priorities
Provide guidance on budget planning, cost control, and financial accountability
Support leadership with clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations
Establish and enforce budgeting standards, policies, and controls
Track approvals, reallocations, and budget changes throughout the year
Ensure alignment with company financial goals and compliance requirements
Improve budgeting tools, templates, and processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
Leverage financial systems and data to streamline reporting and analysis
Document assumptions and methodologies for transparency and continuity