Budget and Forecasting Coordinator
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Budget Spreadsheet Specialist to support our financial planning and analysis efforts. This hourly role will focus on the development, maintenance, and optimization of Excel-based spreadsheets used for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is Excel-savvy, analytical, and capable of translating complex financial data into clear, actionable, and visually engaging spreadsheet models.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is self-motivated, enjoys working independently, and has a strong aptitude for financial data and spreadsheet management.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, build, and maintain Excel-based budget templates and financial models for use across departments.
- Input, verify, and update financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout all spreadsheet systems.
- Compile and consolidate data from various departments and sources into unified budget reports.
- Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, including scenario modeling, trend analysis, and variance tracking.
- Create and maintain clear, easy-to-understand graphs, dashboards, and charts for presentation of financial data.
- Implement and maintain version control, documentation standards, and data integrity protocols.
- Use advanced Excel functions, pivot tables, macros, and scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance and department managers to explain budget trends, variances, and findings.
- Work with tools like QuickBooks to extract or cross-reference financial data when needed.
- Independently manage workflow with minimal supervision while meeting all deadlines and deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience working with Excel at an advanced level (formulas, pivot tables, charts, macros, etc.).
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis principles.
- Prior experience consolidating and analyzing financial data from multiple sources.
- QuickBooks experience or familiarity is a strong plus.
- Demonstrated ability to design clear visualizations (charts/graphs) for financial reporting.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain numbers and trends to non-financial managers.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal instruction.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred, but not required with relevant experience.
- Hourly Position
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
Qualifying team members may enjoy the following benefits -
- Medical insurance
- Vision, Dental, Disability, Life, and Accident insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Bereavement leave
- 401K Plan (matched)
- Weekly Pay