Sr. Financial Analyst (Appointed)

Salary Range: $56,102.54 - $85,841.60

About the role

Works under the general supervision of the Budget Supervisor to coordinate and compile the Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets of assigned divisions. Reviews and analyzes operating and capital budgets submitted by divisions. Recommends changes to division budget requests to conform to prescribed guidelines and implement cost-saving measures. Reviews and analyzes division budget performance measures to support priority-focused spending.

Utilizes complex financial software to assist in preparation, verification, and analysis of division budgets and to create and/or revise documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphs, and charts. Monitors division budgets against actual performance monthly and projects financial trends. Assists with the preparation of Operating and CIP books for internal and external reporting. Reviews resolutions and ordinances submitted by divisions for conformity within the City’s operating procedures and processes, and adjusts budgets throughout the year as deemed necessary by ordinance or resolution.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes operating and capital budgets submitted by divisions.
• Recommends changes to division budget requests to conform to prescribed guidelines and implement cost-saving measures.
• Reviews and analyzes division budget performance measures to support priority-focused spending.
• Utilizes complex financial software to prepare, verify, and analyze division budgets.
• Creates and revises documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphs, and charts.
• Monitors division budgets against actual performance monthly and projects financial trends.
• Assists with the preparation of Operating and CIP books for internal and external reporting.
• Reviews resolutions and ordinances for conformity with City operating procedures and adjusts budgets as necessary.
• Assists the Budget Manager on special projects as needed.
• Serves on committees to assist in special project assignments.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires the use of general office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, and telephones.
• Requires the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with managers and staff.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment except during on-site visits to divisions to observe or monitor operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and four (4) years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budget forecasting; or any combination of education and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• High degree of proficiency in computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, financial software, and PC network programs.
• Ability to understand internal configuration of budgeting software preferred.
• Oracle and Hyperion financial software experience preferred.