Budget Analyst

About the role

The City of Round Rock is seeking a Budget Analyst who enjoys working with numbers, solving financial puzzles, and supporting informed decision-making. This role blends analysis, collaboration, and creativity, offering the opportunity to help shape financial strategy through clear communication, thoughtful forecasting, and innovative budget development.

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, the Budget Analyst supports financial decision-making by monitoring revenue and expenditure budgets, general ledger activity, and broader economic indicators. The position prepares reports, models, and presentations that inform departments and leadership while maintaining high standards of accuracy and data integrity. The ideal candidate is flexible, customer-service focused, comfortable creating budget documents and publications, and able to communicate financial information clearly to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments with budget requests and provide guidance regarding budget policy, historical actuals, revenue estimates, and other relevant factors.
• Monitor, track, and forecast revenues and expenses for budget preparation and ongoing financial reporting.
• Conduct analytical work including budget-to-actual comparisons, historical trend analyses, revenue projections, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure data integrity by reviewing and reconciling budget reports with the general ledger.
• Support the Budget Manager with research and special projects for leadership and other departments.
• Prepare and deliver requested reports on citywide revenue and expenditure activity.
• Utilize business analytics tools to conduct statistical trend analyses and produce audience-appropriate summaries.
• Develop and update financial planning models, including long-range revenue forecasts for multiple funds.
• Demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, solid writing abilities, and excellent communication.
• Approach budget allocations with creativity and produce clear, practical budget documents, graphics, and publications.
• Maintain a professional, collaborative, and customer-focused approach in all departmental interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting, budgeting, or related financial experience (advanced education may substitute for experience).
• Strong analytical skills, comfort with financial databases, and familiarity with business analytics software.
• Ability to think strategically, organize complex information, and present findings clearly.
• Flexibility in managing multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and working with diverse departments.
• Valid driver’s license.