Budget Analyst

Make an Impact.

At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.

Position Summary
The Budget Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing monthly financial performance across WellLife Network programs and funded initiatives. This role partners with cross-functional teams to monitor financial outcomes, support strategic planning, and identify cost-saving opportunities to enhance organizational efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and manage program budgets, revenue and expense forecasts, and start-up budgets to support ongoing financial monitoring.

Provide monthly and quarterly financial analyses to operations staff and leadership, highlighting key trends and performance indicators.

Collaborate with operations teams to create turnaround or break-even budgets for underperforming programs, including tools to track progress.

Identify, design, and implement cost-saving initiatives across the organization.

Prepare program budgets and narratives for residential, supported housing, and other grant applications in response to RFPs.

Create and maintain financial reports and analytical tools to support strategic planning and the monitoring of key financial metrics.

Maintain the budget and financial reporting database to ensure accurate and timely information.

Prepare ad hoc financial analyses for the CFO and Budget Director.

Coordinate with finance department staff to facilitate seamless reporting and data sharing.

Key Functions

Draft, update, and manage revenue budgets and forecasts for multiple programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Monitor revenue performance and provide regular updates on variances and trends.

Prepare and present detailed monthly financial reports with actionable recommendations.

Assist in developing grant budgets and supporting documents for RFP submissions.

Maintain a comprehensive financial data repository to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

Communicate financial results to leadership and program stakeholders through high-level analysis.

Partner with IT, operations, and business units to gather requirements and support implementation of financial initiatives.

Deliver ad hoc financial reports and analyses for senior leadership.

Streamline and automate data analysis, financial reporting, and forecasting processes, including developing predictive financial models and dashboards.

What You’ll Gain

•  Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
•  Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
•  Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
•  Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
•  Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
•  Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
•  Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of professional experience in a field related to the position.  A graduate degree is a plus. Superior analytic skills.  Superior working knowledge of excel.  Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.  Strong ability to make financial presentations/observations clearly and concisely.