Financial Analyst
About the Company
Hennepin County is the largest county government organization in Minnesota, dedicated to improving the health, safety, and quality of life of its residents. Through innovative public services, responsible resource management, and a commitment to equity and sustainability, the county delivers essential services across transportation, public works, health, and community development. The Transportation Department manages an extensive highway and bridge network while advancing initiatives that support climate action, complete streets, and equitable transportation infrastructure.
About the Role
The Financial Analyst supports the Transportation Project Delivery Department's Capital Programming Division by assisting with budget planning, financial forecasting, capital improvement program reporting, and project cost analysis. This hybrid position works closely with the Fund Manager and other department leaders to manage operating and capital budgets, develop financial reporting tools, maintain Power BI dashboards, and provide data-driven insights that support transportation infrastructure projects and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
- Six (6) or more years of accounting or finance experience.
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Statistics, or a related field plus four (4) or more years of accounting or finance experience.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Statistics, or a related field plus two (2) or more years of accounting or finance experience.
- Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or government finance is preferred.
- Experience with financial systems, databases, and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Access, SQL, or similar data analysis tools is preferred.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- Capital Budgeting
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
Requirements
- Support operating budget development and annual budget planning activities.
- Maintain and update capital project budget worksheets.
- Enter financial information into the county's Planning Analytics budgeting system.
- Develop expenditure forecasts and financial reports for transportation projects.
- Analyze project costs, historical financial data, and budget trends.
- Serve as backup approver for capital requisitions and monitor capital fund balances.
- Develop tools to monitor project costs across design, right-of-way, and construction phases.
- Manage and maintain Capital Program Power BI financial dashboards.
- Affiliate with administration of transportation funding programs and capital budgets.
- Affiliate with department leadership with financial reporting and project control tools.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and decision-making.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on qualifications and experience).
- Hybrid work environment.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retail and pension benefits.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Stable government employment with long-term career growth.
- Opportunity to contribute to major transportation and infrastructure initiatives.
- Positive workplace culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and public service.
Equal Opportunity
Hennepin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The county is dedicated to eliminating disparities and creating opportunities where all people are valued and can thrive.