Accounting - Budget Planning and Analysis Sr Analyst

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team•Sacramento, CA

4d•$93,730 - $107,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a highly analytical finance professional to join their Accounting department as a Budget Planning and Analysis Sr Analyst. This role is responsible for translating complex financial data into meaningful insights, supporting budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term financial projections. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations. This position requires initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
5+ years of experience in budgeting, FP&A, accounting, or related roles required
Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting processes required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Financial institution experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term financial projections.
Support the development of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and multi-year financial plans, ensuring alignment with financial performance, business strategies, and organizational priorities.
Develop and maintain an integrated budgeting and reforecasting process aligned with monthly financial statement variance reviews to improve forecast accuracy and consistency.
Lead and coordinate the monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis process, including research, validations of results, and effective challenge of assumptions to identify key drivers of performance.
Lead the quarterly peer reporting process, including financial benchmarking and collaboration with peer credit unions, to provide insights into competitive positioning and performance trends.
Support the quarterly Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) process under the CECL model, partnering with the VP – Controller and BP&A Manager to validate assumptions and ensure accuracy of reporting.
Analyze financial information including income, expenses, loans, deposits, and balance sheet activity to assess performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
Partner with the VP – Controller to develop monthly board reporting packages, quarterly financial presentations, and executive-level performance insights, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance.
Apply a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure financial analysis and reporting are consistent with accounting standards and regulatory expectations, translating impacts into financial forecasts and insights.
Support the preparation of KPI dashboards, management reporting, and financial analyses that enhance transparency and decision-making across the organization.
Research economic conditions, industry trends, and financial drivers to support forecasting assumptions and scenario analysis.
Support process improvements in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, including enhancements to systems, data quality, and reporting efficiency.
Assist in the administration and testing of financial planning systems, tools, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Maintain a current understanding of accounting, financial, and regulatory requirements applicable to credit union operations.
Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to support financial planning activities and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives.
Participate in projects, initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as assigned, providing financial insight and recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.