Budget Analyst

Title: Budget Analyst

• State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $50,000$55,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: JamestownYorktown Foundation

Location: JamestownYorktown Foundation

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Department Overview

The Finance department at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation guides the responsible management and stewardship of the complex funding, budget and accounting functions of the Foundation, as well as assets, in service to the agency mission, staff, community and stakeholders.

Job Duties

The Budget Analyst is responsible for ensuring effective financial management and resource allocation through comprehensive budget planning, formulation, evaluation, and execution, with a strong emphasis on budget forecasting. Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Budget Development & Oversight: Coordinate multiple budgets in alignment with agency objectives, review proposals for accuracy and compliance, and prepare clear financial statements and reports.
• Financial Analysis & Forecasting: Apply predictive analytical skills to conduct cost-benefit analyses, forecast financial outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations to support decision-making by the Budget Manager.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Maintain strict attention to detail in managing financial transactions, grants, and compliance requirements to prevent errors and ensure adherence to state and organizational policies.
• Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify discrepancies or potential budget impacts, develop solutions quickly, and safeguard financial stability.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with agency budget holders and leadership to align budget priorities, while delivering clear, concise verbal and written communication.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize automated accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Sector Knowledge: Apply knowledge of state government operations, budget and finance policies, and non-profit sector practices to enhance organizational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

Understanding of budget planning principles, including formulation, evaluation, and execution, ensuring effective financial management and resource allocation, either through coursework or on the job experience.

Demonstrated familiarity with both non-profit and public sector financial practices and budgeting.

Familiarity with the operations of state/federal government, to include: budget and finance policies, fiscal cycles and grant management.

Proficient in automated accounting software and highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills:

Practiced at conducting cost-benefit analyses, predictive modeling, and budget forecasting to support decision-making.

Proficiency in the preparation of accurate financial statements and comprehensive written reports. 

Strong written, verbal and active listening skills, to ensure timely, clear and concise communications to budget holders, team members and leadership. 

Demonstrated aptitude for managing multiple budgets and projects simultaneously.

Capable of collaborating effectively with team members and budget holders across the agency for budget reviews, proposals, accuracy and compliance. 

Abilities:

Skilled in ensuring accuracy in reporting, financial functions and compliance in a timely manner.

Capable of identifying discrepancies, resource concerns or potential budget impacts and developing solutions. 

Proactive problem solver, providing actionable recommendations that support budget development and decisions. 

Capacity for adaptability, while managing diverse responsibilities across budget and financial planning, compliance and reporting in a dynamic organizational structure.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

• Name: Lee Shelhorse
• Phone: 757-253-4553
• Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.