Senior Budget AnalystSenior Budget Analyst Location: Hartford County, CT Type: Temporary, 6+ months Pay: $60-90/hr, based on experience StrataJazz experience required Overview We are seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to support the Finance team in managing the annual operating budget, long-range financial forecasts, and key financial reporting. This role is highly analytical and will play a critical part in budgeting, financial modeling, and decision support across the organization.ResponsibilitiesLead coordination and consolidation of the annual operating budget and long-range forecastsLead the annual budget process including building budget files, training users, and generating approval reportsAnalyze financial data, track variances, and identify trends to support business decisionsDevelop and maintain complex financial models and forecastsPrepare and present budgetary, statistical, and financial reports with recommendationsUtilize dashboards, KPIs, and benchmarks to evaluate performance across business unitsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field8+ years of experience in budgeting or financial analysisStrong Excel and financial modeling skillsExperience with financial reporting and variance analysis INDA