Mission Statement

The Children’s Network of Hillsborough is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.

General Purpose of Job

The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring budgets to ensure financial stability and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves performing detailed financial analysis, preparing accurate reports, and providing strategic recommendations to leadership. The position requires a high level of expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, along with the ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders. The Senior Budget Analyst plays a critical role in supporting decision-making, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s financial operations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Work closely with leadership and operational departments to design, track, and manage operational, grant, and fundraising budgets.
Create and enforce policies and procedures for budget development and management.
Oversee the development, review, and monitoring of shared service costs.
Provide financial analysis and support during the annual budgeting process, including confidential forecast analysis and cost projections.
Maintain and update budget documents and input cost center data into the financial system.
Manage employee position control and assess position requests to ensure proper funding allocations.
Process, analyze, and track budget and financial activities.
Prepare and review monthly internal accounting reports to highlight budget variances and investigate the underlying causes.
Generate regular reports and presentations to inform leadership about budget performance.
Contribute to the creation and oversight of financial, cost, and reporting models for the organization’s contracts and projects.
Track and analyze funding changes, adjusting projections as necessary.
Identify potential budget risks, assess their impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure budget goals are met.
Assist in preparing and negotiating grant and funding applications.
Aid in the development and management of fundraising budgets.
Stay informed on legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the organization.
Assist with preparing and updating the Cost Allocation Plan.
Perform additional tasks in line with the position’s qualifications and responsibilities.
Support the Chief Financial Officer in various projects and reporting duties.

Working Hours

CNHC’s work week is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Your supervisor will advise you of your work hours; however, business office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Travel

Travel in and outside of Hillsborough County is required.

Training

All employees must complete fifteen (15) hours of on-line or classroom training on an annual basis. If the employee is a Certified Child Welfare Professional, Training hours must total twenty (20) annually.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
Five years of related work experience in budget planning and management.
Strong understanding of child welfare, government funding and federal regulations

Skills And Abilities

Must possess advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop, manage, and monitor complex budgets effectively. Proficiency in financial forecasting, variance analysis, and identifying trends is essential to support strategic, data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate expertise in financial software, including Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and data visualization tools. Strong communication and presentation skills are required to convey financial insights to diverse stakeholders, including senior management and cross-functional teams. Additionally, the candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.

Pre-employment Requirements

Certificates, License, Registrations, backgrounds, drug screens, Etc.

Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
Driver’s license check is a requirement
Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
Drug Screening is a requirement
Children’s Network participates in E-Verify

Other Requirements

Language Skills

Must possess strong language skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts in both written and verbal communication. Proficiency in preparing detailed financial reports, presentations, and documentation is essential, along with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences, including non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership. Active listening and interpersonal communication skills are critical for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, while attention to detail ensures accuracy and professionalism in all correspondence. Multilingual proficiency is a plus, particularly for organizations operating in diverse or global environments.

Mathematical Skills

Must possess strong mathematical skills, including the ability to perform complex calculations, analyze financial data, and interpret statistical models. Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is essential, along with the ability to identify trends and provide actionable insights. The candidate should demonstrate a solid understanding of mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and financial formulas, as well as the ability to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. Attention to detail and accuracy in numerical analysis are critical to ensuring the integrity of financial reports and recommendations.

Reasoning Ability

Must possess exceptional reasoning abilities, including the capacity to analyze complex problems, evaluate multiple solutions, and make sound decisions based on data and logic. Critical thinking skills are essential for interpreting financial trends, identifying inconsistencies, and developing effective strategies to address challenges. Should demonstrate strong deductive and inductive reasoning capabilities, enabling them to assess the impact of decisions and anticipate potential outcomes. The ability to remain adaptable, prioritize competing demands, and maintain a solution-oriented mindset in high-pressure situations is also crucial.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are generally moderate. The role may require extended periods of sitting, standing, and using a computer. Occasional lifting of office supplies, files, or materials up to 25 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

This is an in-office-based position focused on administrative work, where the noise level may be moderate. This role may involve occasional travel among agency locations, extended periods of computer work, and frequent interactions across multiple departments. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

ADA: Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO: Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to programs.

Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Remember: If you are currently an employee of Children’s Network of Hillsborough Florida, LLC, or one of our Case Management Organizations, it is necessary that you notify your current Supervisor, prior to applying.

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