Senior Budget Analyst
White Plains, NY, US
Summary
Provide guidance and support in planning, budgeting, monitoring and the study of business issues for NYPA O&M and Capital budgets, for a facility or department in a Business Unit.
Oversee or assist in the implementation of budget policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, review and analyze increasingly complex business unit and departmental budgets.
- Provide data to assist in the preparation of establishing the basis of estimates and assumptions of O&M targets, capital forecasts and plans.
- Provide planning assistance to budget preparers in development of budget submittals.
- Monitor actual performance against budgeted activity, investigate variances and prepare monthly financial analysis.
- Promote cost-conscientiousness and strategic allocation of resources.
- Establish and maintain a close relationship with department budget liaison.
- Assist team to plan, prepare, administer, review and analyze any request for capital expenditure authorization.
- Participate in budget related committees and task forces that will issue policy, structure and/or resource recommendations with limited scope.
- Advise in business plan development.
- Provide expertise and be a resource to junior staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial analysis.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, quantify data and utilize information to make recommendations that support business strategy and cost reduction efforts.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Strong consulting and negotiating skills to influence budget reductions.
- Ability to understand internal stakeholders, their business plans, their link to the NYPA mission and strategic results, and how the budget team supports them.
- Provide budgetary expertise to inter-departmental teams and task forces dealing with budget related matters.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, and creating Excel pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, advanced charting functions, etc.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, audit, budgets, or financial planning.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning software (e.g. SAP) environment is required.
Physical Requirements
The New York Power Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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