Financial Analyst (Budget & Compliance)

Job Title: Financial Analyst (Budget & Compliance)Location: Baltimore, MD (Onsite)Duration: 6+ MonthsJob Description:The Client is Looking for Financial Analysts to support a public-sector program involving budget evaluation, cost analysis, and financial compliance oversight. The role requires working with structured financial submissions, validating cost components, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and program-specific guidelines.This position involves close coordination with multiple stakeholders and requires strong analytical capabilities along with attention to compliance requirements.Key Responsibilities:Perform detailed review and analysis of submitted budgets from multiple entitiesEvaluate cost structures and ensure alignment with predefined financial policies and program requirementsConduct cost validation and calculations to verify accuracy and complianceReview supporting documentation (e.g., role descriptions, compensation structures) and cross-validate against benchmarks or standardsSupport cost approval processes and assist in financial decision-making workflowsAnalyze cost patterns and trends across submissions and provide insights for reportingDevelop and support monitoring frameworks and ongoing compliance checksProvide technical assistance and clarification to stakeholders regarding financial submissions and requirementsCollaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processingMandatory Qualifications:Minimum 3+ years of directly relevant experience in:Financial analysisBudget development / reviewFinancial modelingExperience working with regulated financial environments, public-sector programs, or grant-based funding (strongly preferred)Proven ability to interpret and apply financial policies, regulations, and program guidelinesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel:Pivot tablesLookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)Complex formulas and data analysisStrong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder interactionEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldMaster's degree preferredPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting cost approval, audit, or financial oversight functionsExposure to multi-entity financial review environmentsExperience handling large datasets and structured financial submissions

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