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Title: Budget Analyst Category: Accounting & Finance EmploymentType: Full-Time Location: NY-New York (Union Square) LocationType: corporate JobLocation: New York, New York 10003 JobSummary: The Budget Analyst will play a key role in the financial success of operations by partnering with the Financial Planning Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities across the organization. This position requires financial acumen, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role involves collaborating with various departments to deliver and support the budgeting, forecasting, and analysis requirements across the business. Looking for opportunities to streamline financial processes and drive improvements, this position will ultimately enhance the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. The Budget Analyst will gain experience working with financial metrics across the entire operation. This role is an hybrid position working out of our Union Square, NYC office. An employee in this position can expect an annual salary between $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. WhatYouDo: u2022 Build corporate financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans across the organization. u2022 Analyze the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key performance metrics to provide actionable insights to senior management. u2022 Prepare and present timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, management presentations, and board materials. u2022 Prepare variance analyses comparing actual financial performance to forecasts, budgets, and prior year to monitor organizational performance vs. benchmarks. u2022 Seek out opportunities to improve financial planning processes, increasing process efficiency, accuracy, and completeness, and building repeatable systems. Knowledge&Experience: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other quantitative discipline, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a Finance or Accounting role. u2022 Proven experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within retail or consumer goods. u2022 Proven track record of delivering actionable insights, managing budgets, and supporting senior leadership. u2022 Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting along with financial modeling. u2022 Proficient in financial analysis and variance analysis. u2022 Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. u2022 Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong willingness to advance your Excel knowledge and skills. u2022 Familiarity with accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. u2022 Demonstrated ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and partner with individuals at all seniority levels across the organization. u2022 Able to cope with change under pressure and work within deadlines. u2022 Able to take direction from senior management and execute tasks efficiently and within agreed upon timelines. u2022 Able to work independently and with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables. u2022 Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to concisely articulate financial information to colleagues with the guidance and support of the Financial Planning Manager. u2022 Ability to translate financial concepts and information to non-financial partners and stakeholders. u2022 Ability to adapt and proactively navigate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. u2022 Ability to anticipate challenges and future scenarios, take initiative to implement solutions, achieve goals, and positively influence the business. u2022 Comfortable with challenging leaders in a professional and effective way, when it is needed. u2022 Demonstrate a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and opportunities to learn, adapt and improve. u2022 Experience working with internal and external auditors preferred. EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.