Senior Budget Analyst

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced professional and administrative work as a fiscal and management consultant to departments for budget purposes. Assist with preparing, analyzing and monitoring Operating and CIP budgets throughout the year. Work performed also includes budget monitoring, forecasting, and operational analysis. Work requires close attention to detail and a high level of analytical ability in order to provide input in the formulation of the City's budget. This position will be reporting to the Budget & Financial Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts in-depth administrative and operational studies; develop and perform statistical and research studies
• Advises departments regarding budget issues, draft policies and procedures
• Assists in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls; prepare special financial and budget reports; and participate in a wide variety of related complex special assignments and projects.
• Participates in the evaluation of work measurement/productivity studies, management control, plans of service, fiscal accountability, methods analysis, and other elements of management and administration.
• Assists in compiling statistical and financial data in order to examine budgets, and to justify funds requested.
• Conducts complex revenue and expenditure forecasts; coordinates and conducts sensitive and complex budgetary policy, financial, statistical, and programmatic research; analyzes spreadsheets and financial data for the purpose of making a financial recommendation leading to the efficient use of funds and to facilitate short- and long-range planning.
• Performs financial and operational analysis of a department's organizational structure, management systems, and manpower staffing needs to assist in the development of departmental-wide strategies and plans in support of the City's strategic objectives.
• Examines all budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations and prevailing policies, quality control, impact on and/or duplication with other departments, and inclusion of City Council priorities; analyzes the need for budget amendments and carry forward requests and prepares the appropriate City Council agenda items.
• Management Process and/or provide the monthly budget-to-actuals projection report.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal and business administration.
• Considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration, and personnel administration
• Knowledge of City and other governmental financial reporting and accounting procedures, or the ability to acquire such knowledge during a reasonable period of training
• Great working experience with Microsoft Office software to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply administrative and support services to the effective development, management, and evaluation of department programs
• Ability to analyze management and financial reports; discern trends and apply analytical techniques.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures and reports
• Ability to establish working relationships with other departments, public officials and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, business or public administration, or other appropriate field.
• Possess at least three (3) years of responsible professional experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or in performing related fiscal or management analysis work. Governmental experience in the above-noted areas is preferred.
• A qualifying Master's Degree in a job-related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Master's degree with major course work in Accounting, public or business administration, or a field related to department's operation.
• Three years of experience in financial management plus considerable experience in management and administration involving staff and support service functions.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, calculator, photocopy machines, printers, telephone, fax machines, typewriter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing, bending, and working on a computer.

JOB LOCATION

City Hall Annex. Occasional travel to other City locations and other municipalities may be required.