J.Y. Legner Associates, Inc. ยท 15 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34/hr - $38/hrJ.Y. Legner Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Budget Analyst responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on financial performance for assigned projects. This role provides accurate budgetary, forecasting, and cost-tracking information to support effective financial decision-making and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
ConstructionEnergyProject Management
Hiring Manager
Lauren Thomas, MAE, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Prepare and deliver budgetary and cost reports for assigned projects on established reporting cycles and upon request from project proponents
Run and analyze financial system reports to determine actual expenditures and compare them to approved budgets
Track project spending and monitor commitments, accruals, and variances
Identify, analyze, and explain variances by working with project managers and other stakeholders to determine root causes
Provide forecasting and budgetary input to support development of project financial documents, estimates, and funding requests
Prepare and support monthly accruals and ensure financials are accurately reflected in reporting systems
Perform complex budgetary calculations and financial analyses to support management reporting and project controls
Compile supporting documentation and narrative explanations for financial results, trends, and variances
Assist with the development, execution, and distribution of monthly financial reports as requested by project sponsors
Enter, retrieve, and maintain budget and cost data within financial and project systems
Utilize standard financial reports and create custom ad-hoc reports as needed to support project teams
Recommend and support system and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting
Experience working with financial and project management systems
Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and variance reporting
Proficiency in generating standard and ad-hoc reports
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Preferred
Experience supporting capital projects, construction, or utility projects
Experience preparing monthly accruals and forecasts
Familiarity with ERP or project accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Benefits
2 weeks paid time off (PTO)
9 paid company holidays
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
Company
J.Y. Legner Associates, Inc.
Since 1999, J.Y. Legner Associates Inc.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase