Sr. Budget and Performance Analyst

About the role

Under the general direction of the Budget Manager, provide overall leadership for the development and implementation of the operating and capital budgets and the City’s performance management system. Work with considerable independence and initiative to perform financial and statistical analysis needed to support decision making by elected officials and senior staff, and to ensure that fiscal responsibility and controls are maintained. Serve as the contact point for executive staff within assigned areas of responsibility regarding fiscal and performance management matters. This is the second level position in this job family series. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned with minimal assistance or direction. Incumbents are thoroughly familiar and possess technical expertise related to financial and performance management procedures. This level performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to the job series; and provides guidance and direction to the lower level incumbents. Incumbents in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and monitoring of the annual budget preparation process, including coordinating budgeting activities and data collection; planning guidelines and instructions; establishing budget calendar; maintaining the integrity of the budget database; reviewing departmental budget requests; preparing budget proposals; and coordinating the publication of the budget report.
• Review and analyze programs and financial requests for the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ensuring requests follow adopted financial policies and integrate the City’s strategic goals and objectives; prepare and quantify changes to the budget as they arise in the budget process.
• Monitor and analyze expenditures, revenues, and changes in the financial status of funds and budgets on a city-wide basis to ensure proper accountability and financial management; identify variances and make appropriate adjustments coordinating with Accounting as required.
• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of strategic planning and performance improvement efforts within and among city departments. Work closely with executive staff on developing performance measures that focus on achieving the City’s strategic goals; conduct monthly meetings with executive staff to evaluate progress.
• Monitor performance measure results, achievements, and action plans of departments and focus cabinets; evaluate progress and draw comparisons between performance indicators and actual performance.
• Participate in the City’s strategic planning process by evaluating the City’s fiscal condition and preparing long range financial forecasts;