Financial / Budget Analyst

Financial / Budget Analyst

Under the general direction of the Budget Manager, the Financial / Budget Analyst supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of the City's Annual Budget. This role involves compiling financial and statistical data, preparing reports, and conducting analysis to support budget planning. Responsibilities include creating schedules, charts, graphs, and other materials to aid in budget presentation and decision-making.

Essential Functions :

• Participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget by gathering, analyzing, and compiling supporting documentation; assists departments with line-item and program budget components and prepares budget materials in a format suitable for presentation to the City Manager, City Council, and in accordance with GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation standards.
• Analyzes departmental budget submissions and mid-year projections for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness; provides recommendations to management and works with departments to resolve budget-related concerns and inquiries.
• Reviews and analyzes monthly expenditure and accounting reports to identify trends, ensure compliance with the approved budget, and maintain consistency with the chart of accounts.
• Coordinates the development of monthly and quarterly financial reports; researches and compiles financial and statistical data; evaluates variances between budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures, and recommends adjustments as needed.
• Develops annual salary and benefit projections and monitors personnel expenses throughout the year.
• Monitors, analyzes, and forecasts revenues, including taxes and service fees, using statistical methods to assess financial trends and support long-range financial planning.
• Attends meetings with department representatives, department heads, the City Manager, and City Council to support the budget process; participate in public hearings related to the budget and tax rate.
• Reviews and processes departmental budget transfer requests and enters approved changes into the financial system.
• Contributes to team efforts by performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in financial or budget analysis, preferably in municipal government or a similar setting.

Core Competencies and Physical Demands :

Preferred Qualifications :

Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Job Dimensions :

Physical Demands and Working Conditions :

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds. The role involves constant use of vision for reading, computer work, and detailed tasks. Frequent activities include sitting, handling objects, and performing tasks that require fine motor skills. Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, reaching, balancing, hearing, and speaking may be required occasionally. Bending, twisting, climbing, and the use of foot controls are rarely required.