Senior Budget Manager

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare, a financial services corporation with approximately $79 billion in assets under management and administration and over 600 employees. Founded in 1972, MissionSquare is dedicated to the retirement needs of public sector employees. We focus on delivering results-oriented retirement and retiree health savings plans, education, investment options, personalized guidance, and related services to public sector participants in more than 9,200 plans and nearly 2 million participant accounts. We strive to make the administration of retirement programs as easy and cost-effective as possible. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare.

The Senior Budget Manager oversees budgeting and cost management for Technology and Client Experience, driving operational efficiency and fiscal accountability and cost transparency. The role leads forecasting, monthly close/variance analysis, and annual planning, and advances our Technology Business Management (TBM/ITFM) capabilities, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), unit cost modeling, and portfolio reporting. As a strategic advisor, this leader partners with Technology and business leadership to develop business cases, perform cost‑benefit analyses, and deliver accurate project and service financials that support informed decisions and alignment to organizational priorities.

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Provide strategic financial oversight for the Technology and Client Experience divisions, ensuring fiscal accountability and operational efficiency

• Manage departmental budgets, lead forecasting efforts, and coordinate annual budget planning cycles

• Provide strategic financial oversight for the Technology and Client Experience divisions, ensuring fiscal accountability and operational efficiency

• Manage departmental budgets, lead forecasting efforts, and coordinate annual budget planning cycles

• Conduct monthly variance analysis and financial reviews using Adaptive Planning and Workday

• Advance the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) program to support cost transparency and informed decision-making

• Collaborate with project managers and senior leaders to develop business cases and perform cost-benefit analyses

• Deliver accurate budget-versus-actual reporting across projects and initiatives

• Lead benchmarking efforts and conduct ad hoc financial analyses to guide leadership decisions

• Ensure financial strategies and resource planning remain aligned with organizational priorities

• Act as a trusted advisor to Technology leadership, promoting fiscal discipline and enabling innovation

• Perform other duties as assigned

If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred but not required

• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in financial management within the financial services industry, ideally supporting technology or operations functions

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis in a corporate environment is essential

• Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning and Workday Financials is strongly preferred

• Familiarity with Apptio, ServiceNow, or other Technology Business Management (TBM) tools is a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling) and PowerPoint for executive presentations

• Experience building dashboards in Power BI or similar tools

• Strong understanding of corporate technology systems and financial data structures.

• Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and complex financial modeling

• Skilled in interpreting data to support strategic decisions, developing business cases, and communicating insights to senior leadership

 To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance

• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education

• Professional and career development opportunities, including courses and certifications

• Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health

• Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement

Click here to learn more about MissionSquare’s benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As a company, MissionSquare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.

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