Budget Specialist

AOB Products Company • Columbia, MO

6h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of FP&A leadership, the Budget Specialist supports the Company’s budgeting and forecasting processes by maintaining budget data, tracking expenditures, and preparing standard reports and analyses. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of budget-related information and for supporting finance leadership and cost center owners with reliable financial data.

The Budget Specialist focuses on the execution and administration of budgeting and forecasting activities, including data collection, template maintenance, and variance tracking, and serves as a key contributor to the integrity of the Company’s financial planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in financial concepts and application of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Some work is required "off-hours" for business meetings/company events.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in D365 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and maintenance of departmental and corporate budgets by collecting, validating, and organizing budget inputs.
• Maintain budget templates, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with established FP&A standards and timelines.
• Track actual expenditures against budget and forecast; prepare standard variance reports for review by Financial Analysts and FP&A leadership.
• Assist in updating forecasts throughout the year by entering approved changes and maintaining supporting schedules.
• Monitor budget compliance and flag unusual variances, data inconsistencies, or missing inputs for review by senior finance staff.
• Prepare recurring budget and expense reports for cost center owners and finance leadership.
• Communicate budget status and expenditure information to managers and non-financial stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.
• Ensure budget data and reports comply with company policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by coordinating deadlines, consolidating inputs, and maintaining version control.
• Assist with ad hoc data requests and special projects related to budgeting and financial planning, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level