Budget Analyst IV - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Description Of Duties / Essential Functions

Welcome to the City of Houston’s Finance Department. Our Financial Planning and Analysis Division is responsible for development and management of the City budget and the Five-Year Plan. We play a key role in the Mayor’s effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents. We have an exciting opportunity for a Budget Analyst IV to join our rapidly growing team of professionals in making Houston a city for everyone.

The Budget Analyst IV will oversee the management of funds for the city-wide budget over $7 billion, in addition to the monthly and quarterly financial reporting, ad-hoc analysis for presentation and review by the Mayor. The Budget Analyst IV works collaboratively with City departments to deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting including monthly/quarterly financial forecasts, annual budget, long range planning and identify financial risks and opportunities.

• Coordinate and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activity and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems.
• Undertake in-depth analyses, make recommendations to management.
• Generates and oversees various budget and financial reports and others as requested by management.
• Establishes and maintains budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
• Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
• Review financial material and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Acts as a liaison for the department.
• Provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis to various departments as necessary.
• Participate in other projects as requested by management.
• May provide forecast and analyze weekly, monthly and annual expenditures.

Essential Attributes

• Curious Learners - We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious and dive deep to ask questions and better understand the City.
• Expertly Aware - We are experts. We understand our departments as well as anyone and, are a go-to resource for insight into what is going on in our areas of expertise. We also have relentlessly high standards for the work product we deliver and our skills and abilities.
• Geared Toward Action - We know that speed matters. We prefer to be decisive and not wait for others to tell us how to do something. We prefer to fail quickly and learn from our errors than to wait for others to tell us what to do or how to do it.
• See the Bigger Picture - We understand the City's strategy and financial plan and know how it relates to our work. We question the value of the activities that we perform and always look for better, more efficient ways to accomplish our goals.
• Customer Focus - Keeping in mind the needs of both our internal and external clients when providing information.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Requirement: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Experience Requirement: Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economic or a closely related field are required. Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Licenses: None
• Preference: Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in the following areas: Budget and forecast preparation, Management and personnel reporting, Variance analysis, Data Analysis, Technical Assistance, Financial and Budget Analysis experience, Forecasting expenditures.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Salary information is not available at this time. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Benefits: The City of Houston offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on the City’s website or by contacting the Human Resources Department.