Budget manager job description
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Budget manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in budget manager job postings.
Sample budget manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of budgeting and financial analysis experience
- Strong knowledge of budgeting methods, principles, and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Sample required budget manager soft skills
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Budget manager job description example 1
Delta Natural Gas Co budget manager job description
About us
At Peoples Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we are more than just an energy provider. We are a company that is truly passionate about serving our customers.
Peoples Natural Gas is an energy company in Pennsylvania, providing Western Pennsylvania with clean, safe and reliable natural gas for more than 130 years and has a combined workforce of almost 1,300 employees. Peoples has been a committed partner and leader in the natural gas industry, currently providing reliable energy to more than 700,000 customers. Our vision of Making Lives Better is redefining the way we serve our customers. We are committed to being an environmental leader utilizing technology and innovation to create cleaner, more reliable energy sources.
Job Summary
What you will do:Do you thrive on leveraging data to drive big picture strategic initiatives? If so, Peoples Natural Gas has an exciting opportunity for you as a Financial Analysis and Budget Manager! Reporting to our Director of Finance and Rates, you will play a key role in steering business decisions by managing and guiding the budget and financial processes at Peoples for all of the natural gas businesses. Responsibilities of this role are to:• Lead the preparation of the monthly income reasonability process and internal earnings call financial analysis package.• Develop, prepare, administer, and supervise the preparation of annual budgets, 5-year plan and monthly forecasts.• Present financial results to leadership.• Coordinate efficient interfaces with Treasury, Rates, Tax, Corporate, Human Resources and all operating divisions to ensure comprehensive planning and budgeting.• Manage the capital structure of the natural gas businesses including the preparation of multi-year cash forecasting models and work with Treasury to design debt borrowing and equity plans.• Support rate filings including the potential to be a subject matter expert witness in base rate case proceedings before state public utility commissions.• Lead a team of 3 direct reports.
Basic Qualifications
What you will bring:• Ability to produce timely financial data that leads to business decisions • Willingness and excitement around learning the natural gas business including the regulatory aspects of finance• Demonstrated experience in leadership role• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field • At least 8 years of relevant work experience • SAP experience preferred• MBA, CFA or CPA desirable
Peoples is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons, regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. Peoples Natural Gas is committed as an equal opportunity employer. To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals, including, but not limited to:• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship• Family members cannot work in the same department
At Peoples Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we are more than just an energy provider. We are a company that is truly passionate about serving our customers.
Peoples Natural Gas is an energy company in Pennsylvania, providing Western Pennsylvania with clean, safe and reliable natural gas for more than 130 years and has a combined workforce of almost 1,300 employees. Peoples has been a committed partner and leader in the natural gas industry, currently providing reliable energy to more than 700,000 customers. Our vision of Making Lives Better is redefining the way we serve our customers. We are committed to being an environmental leader utilizing technology and innovation to create cleaner, more reliable energy sources.
Job Summary
What you will do:Do you thrive on leveraging data to drive big picture strategic initiatives? If so, Peoples Natural Gas has an exciting opportunity for you as a Financial Analysis and Budget Manager! Reporting to our Director of Finance and Rates, you will play a key role in steering business decisions by managing and guiding the budget and financial processes at Peoples for all of the natural gas businesses. Responsibilities of this role are to:• Lead the preparation of the monthly income reasonability process and internal earnings call financial analysis package.• Develop, prepare, administer, and supervise the preparation of annual budgets, 5-year plan and monthly forecasts.• Present financial results to leadership.• Coordinate efficient interfaces with Treasury, Rates, Tax, Corporate, Human Resources and all operating divisions to ensure comprehensive planning and budgeting.• Manage the capital structure of the natural gas businesses including the preparation of multi-year cash forecasting models and work with Treasury to design debt borrowing and equity plans.• Support rate filings including the potential to be a subject matter expert witness in base rate case proceedings before state public utility commissions.• Lead a team of 3 direct reports.
Basic Qualifications
What you will bring:• Ability to produce timely financial data that leads to business decisions • Willingness and excitement around learning the natural gas business including the regulatory aspects of finance• Demonstrated experience in leadership role• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field • At least 8 years of relevant work experience • SAP experience preferred• MBA, CFA or CPA desirable
Peoples is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons, regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. Peoples Natural Gas is committed as an equal opportunity employer. To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals, including, but not limited to:• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship• Family members cannot work in the same department
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Budget manager job description example 2
Jacobs Enterprises budget manager job description
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.
Jacobs is seeking a detailed oriented, highly motivated Facilities Budget Manager to join the expanding Florida's Turnpike Operations and Technology team in Pompano Beach, FL. As a Facilities Budget Manager, you'll be an important part of the project team as you manage the Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance budgetary process for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.You'll manage the routine and periodic maintenance funds, fixed capital outlay program, and other budgetary areas for Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance as well as provide detailed financial reports to management You'll review work orders and process contractor invoices for payment utilizing the MyFlorida Market Place for FDOT; Arriba; work order program.You'll be the administrator for Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance assets, including periodic and annual scanning of assets; property disposal; reporting.In this role, you'll provide overall support to Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance contract development and administration team.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
•Update, compile data and reports in excel spreadsheets with the highest level of proficiency.
•Performs a variety of routine tasks under general supervision.
•Decision-making is required within a well-defined scope of responsibilities. Duties may involve a variety of moderately complex office functions. Working knowledge of PCs and advanced software proficiency is generally required at this level.
•Gathers, compiles, tracks, and reports on information relevant to project assignment from multiple sources. Generates reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations: Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data: May design processes to enhance workflow.
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
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Here's What You'll Have:
At least 5 years of experience College degree or equivalent work experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Products Must have valid driver's license Must have exceptional organizational skills
Jacobs is seeking a detailed oriented, highly motivated Facilities Budget Manager to join the expanding Florida's Turnpike Operations and Technology team in Pompano Beach, FL. As a Facilities Budget Manager, you'll be an important part of the project team as you manage the Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance budgetary process for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.You'll manage the routine and periodic maintenance funds, fixed capital outlay program, and other budgetary areas for Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance as well as provide detailed financial reports to management You'll review work orders and process contractor invoices for payment utilizing the MyFlorida Market Place for FDOT; Arriba; work order program.You'll be the administrator for Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance assets, including periodic and annual scanning of assets; property disposal; reporting.In this role, you'll provide overall support to Facilities & Telecommunications Maintenance contract development and administration team.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
•Update, compile data and reports in excel spreadsheets with the highest level of proficiency.
•Performs a variety of routine tasks under general supervision.
•Decision-making is required within a well-defined scope of responsibilities. Duties may involve a variety of moderately complex office functions. Working knowledge of PCs and advanced software proficiency is generally required at this level.
•Gathers, compiles, tracks, and reports on information relevant to project assignment from multiple sources. Generates reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations: Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data: May design processes to enhance workflow.
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
#bia
Here's What You'll Have:
At least 5 years of experience College degree or equivalent work experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Products Must have valid driver's license Must have exceptional organizational skills
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Budget manager job description example 3
UCLA budget manager job description
Responsibilities
Take on a high-visibility role within a world-class health care leader. Help ensure the financial health of a dynamic, complex organization. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
In this key position, you will be responsible for financial reports, financial control, and the strategic use of accounting analysis, forecasting, long-range strategic planning, budget preparation, and maintenance of adequate internal control systems. You will develop administrative structures and business office systems while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, standards, and regulations. You will also monitor budget variances and provide financial and procedural reporting/analyses of department funds and fiscal activities. This role involves close collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer in developing long-range goals, action plans, and budgets.
Qualifications
We're seeking a flexible, self-motivated, leader with:
* Bachelor's degree in a business-related field - preferably finance or accounting
* Previous experience in budgeting, financial management, reporting and analysis
* In-depth understanding of financial elements of health care delivery
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal, prioritizing, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in projecting, analyzing and monitoring income and expense trends
* Skill in performing basic financial transactions such as debiting, crediting, preparing journal entries and reconciling expenses
* Knowledge of standard payroll operations, including auditing time keeping documents, computing/preparing payroll and reconciling errors
* Computer proficiency with advanced Excel skills (SQL and Tableau strongly preferred as well)
* Ability to create pivot tables and summarize/analyze large amounts of data
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
Take on a high-visibility role within a world-class health care leader. Help ensure the financial health of a dynamic, complex organization. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
In this key position, you will be responsible for financial reports, financial control, and the strategic use of accounting analysis, forecasting, long-range strategic planning, budget preparation, and maintenance of adequate internal control systems. You will develop administrative structures and business office systems while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, standards, and regulations. You will also monitor budget variances and provide financial and procedural reporting/analyses of department funds and fiscal activities. This role involves close collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer in developing long-range goals, action plans, and budgets.
Qualifications
We're seeking a flexible, self-motivated, leader with:
* Bachelor's degree in a business-related field - preferably finance or accounting
* Previous experience in budgeting, financial management, reporting and analysis
* In-depth understanding of financial elements of health care delivery
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal, prioritizing, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in projecting, analyzing and monitoring income and expense trends
* Skill in performing basic financial transactions such as debiting, crediting, preparing journal entries and reconciling expenses
* Knowledge of standard payroll operations, including auditing time keeping documents, computing/preparing payroll and reconciling errors
* Computer proficiency with advanced Excel skills (SQL and Tableau strongly preferred as well)
* Ability to create pivot tables and summarize/analyze large amounts of data
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024