FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST SPECIALIST SENIOR

Job Duties

• Modifies and improves existing budget system software
• Develops and modifies budget system process to support the County Budget development process
• Modifies, designs, and programs budget system reports, and processes
• Documents all aspects of the budget system
• Maintains and improves County Budget development database applications
• Insures the applications are built and maintained as a relational database with sound design practices
• Analyzes user and database activity during the budget process to prevent application problems and faults
• Remains current with database and information technology trends and tools
• Utilizes technology innovations to provide and implement solutions and improvements within budget processes
• Remains current with budget and financial analysis tools and processes
• Aids in coordinating manual and automated financial systems to improve accuracy and provide timely management information
• Answers inquiries and disseminates budget system information to users as necessary
• Trains personnel in the use of the budget system
• Conducts, participates in and coordinates a variety of budget related special studies
• Develops training programs and trains personnel in the use of computerized budget systems
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required with IT certification in multiple directly related specialties preferred
• Plus, five (5) years of directly related systems experience
• OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities
• Previous financial system experience at a governmental agency is preferred
• Must pass job related tests

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: the principles and practices of budgeting and financial management as applied to public jurisdictions the tools, standards, methods, best practices and industry trends applicable to database development and application across a large complex organization methods and procedures used in conducting detailed systems analysis; computers and computer software capital and operating budget procedures high level user report language
• Ability To utilize computer technology to perform assigned duties interpret administrative directives and use initiative and sound judgment in applying same to work situation analyze and solve problems associated with systems development or programming analyze, interpret and communicate complex financial information apply the principles and theories of finance and accounting to complex issues communicate effectively both orally and in writing plan and organize the work and work independently without immediate supervision work under pressure and meet deadlines maintain the confidentiality of information establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers, associates and the general public