Job Description

Senior Financial & Budgeting Analyst
Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.
About Us
Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River.
BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential.
Why Work Here

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Receive a competitive salary
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Earn 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually -- plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Contribute to our company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access

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The Role
The Senior Financial & Budgeting Analyst position is a strategic role responsible for complex financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to guide executive decision-making. This position acts as a liaison between Operations and the Finance department, providing data-driven insights to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Salary Range: $73,880.00-$98,500.00
Responsibilities

• Leads key financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis to track performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to provide financial insights that support operational decisions, strategic planning, and business growth.

• Develops and maintains complex financial models to forecast future performance, evaluate new business initiatives, and assess investment opportunities like mergers and acquisitions.

• Creates and manages reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the company's financial health and present findings to management in a clear, concise manner.

• Analyzes financial risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and ensures all financial processes and reports comply with company policies and legal regulations.

• Identifies and implements improvements to financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Leads the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting activities; partners with various departments to develop their budgets and provide variance analysis to explain differences between actual and planned results.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Expertise with financial planning software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling; experience with financial software like ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and FP&A software (e.g., Hyperion, Tagetik) is also highly valued.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for conveying complex financial data to both finance and non-finance audiences.

• Ability to dissect large, complex datasets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities is crucial.

• Capacity to connect detailed financial analysis to the company's broader business objectives and market trends.

• Strong critical thinking and the ability to identify financial problems, analyze their impacts, and propose viable solutions.

• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with various teams and stakeholders across the organization.
• Professional certifications like Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• Working at a desk, analyzing data, creating reports, and attending meetings.

• Uses a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other office equipment efficiently.

• Close vision for reading financial documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens.

• Participating in meetings, presentations, or phone/video calls.

• Ability to move within an office environment, attend meetings across facilities, and occasionally carry documents, binders, or a laptop.

• Occasional light lifting, typically up to 10-20 pounds (e.g., laptops, files, or boxes of records).

Education
Experience
Degree: Bachelor's Degree required, Graduate Degree preferred.
Years: Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a similar role.
Field: Finance, Accounting, Economics, MBA, or related field.
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Compensation Disclosure:
Bi-State Development is committed to ensuring all employees are compensated fairly. The salary range provided reflects our current expectations for this position. However, final base salary or offer may vary depending on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, business needs, and budgetary considerations.
Bi-State Development is an equal opportunity employer.

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