Management Analyst - Budget, Finance & Strategic Operations

Management Analyst Budget, Finance & Strategic Operations

Location: Glendale, AZ Onsite Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire (depending on engagement)

Help Drive Smarter Business Decisions CornerStone Technology Talent is partnering with a respected organization seeking a highly analytical Management Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, operational strategy, and business process improvement initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy transforming complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights that help leadership make informed decisions. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has exceptional analytical skills, and enjoys working across finance, operations, procurement, and leadership teams to improve organizational performance.

What You'll Do

• Analyze operating and capital budgets, financial performance, and spending trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial forecasts, variance analyses, dashboards, and executive-level reports.
• Track and reconcile departmental budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business operations, organizational processes, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate contract administration activities, monitor vendor compliance, and support procurement initiatives.
• Research, prepare, and manage grant opportunities, applications, compliance reporting, and funding utilization.
• Conduct business process analysis and recommend operational improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform statistical and financial analysis using large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects involving finance, operations, compliance, and organizational planning.
• Prepare executive presentations and communicate findings, recommendations, and business insights to stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory reporting requirements and ensure timely compliance.
• Collaborate across multiple departments to improve organizational effectiveness and support strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Budget planning and financial analysis Business or management analysis Project coordination Financial reporting Procurement or contract administration Grants administration
• Experience creating financial forecasts, variance reports, and executive presentations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interpreting complex financial and operational data to support business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Preferred Experience Budget development and forecasting Financial modeling and business analytics Capital improvement planning Contract lifecycle management Grant management and compliance Business process improvement KPI development and reporting Vendor management Operational planning Public sector or highly regulated industry experience
• Technical Skills Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, PivotTables, Lookups, Power Query preferred) Microsoft Office Suite Power BI, Tableau, or other BI/reporting platforms ERP or Financial Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Tyler, or similar) Data analysis and reporting tools Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

What Makes Someone Successful Naturally curious and data-driven. Able to translate complex information into actionable business recommendations. Strong financial acumen with attention to detail. Comfortable presenting findings to leadership. Self-motivated and capable of working independently. Strong project management and organizational skills. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across departments.

Why Partner with CornerStone Technology Talent? At CornerStone Technology Talent, we connect high-performing professionals with organizations where they can make an immediate impact. Whether your expertise is in finance, business operations, analytics, or strategic planning, we help match your skills with opportunities that offer meaningful work, career growth, and long-term success. If you're passionate about using financial analysis, operational insight, and strategic thinking to improve business performance, we'd love to connect with you.