Budget & Financial Analyst

Budget And Financial Analyst

The Budget and Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in developing, implementing and monitoring of the city's annual budget. Responsibilities include budget development, routine budgetary support of departments, year-end budget and expenditure projections, variance analysis, creation and tracking of performance metrics business process analysis, cost and rate study development and research.

Reports to : Budget Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in the development and implementation of budget goals, objectives, policies, procedures, standards and priorities for efficient and effective operations; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the city's annual Financial Plan and Budget. Advises departments on budget processes and requirements. Develops and analyzes reports and meets with department personnel to review financial status, discuss concerns and answer questions. Advises city stakeholders about budget-related training, general information, financial presentations and other financial matters.

Works with the City Attorney's Office to prepare the annual Financial Plan and Budget ordinances for adoption. Ensures compliance and maintains knowledge of current and developing financial best practices, policies, GFOA requirements and best practices.

Develops and maintains a project plan, monitors and evaluates project progress and budget. Coordinates project activities and tasks and directs the activities of team members. Facilitates processes within groups and task forces to explore options, develop recommendations and implement policy direction. This may include making presentations to multi-departmental teams, citizen and business groups or advisory boards.

Reviews the Contract Approval Summary (CAS) forms as completed by departments prior to their upload to the City Council agenda setting and packet creation system (iCompass) to verify available budget as compared to the requested contract amount.

Monitors department budget activities throughout the year. Conducts variance analysis of budgeted versus actual expenditures and promotes the alignment of budget to actual activities. Prepares financial information for analysis and comparison including trends and multi-year projections.

Provides financial analysis for city decision makers. Develops and maintains cost and rate studies for Departments. Prepares financial information and reports. Works to continuously improve and simplify budgetary processes and services. Provides findings and makes suggestions for improvements.

Conducts research; collects and compiles relevant data supporting recommendations; prepares reports proposing or recommending solutions or action plans; analyzes policies and operating practices and procedures; implements or facilitates the implementation of department policies and procedures.

Creates and monitors departmental budget metrics ensuring validity and feasibility of metrics. Tracks progress and success of metrics.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Serves on various ad hoc committees as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or related field required.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is preferred.

Work Experience

At least four (4) years of relevant experience.

Certifications and / or Licensures

None required.

Required Driver's License

Colorado Driver's License must be valid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicant has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment, including a strong working knowledge of :

The principles, procedures and processes of accounting, economics, statistical analysis, forecasting and budgeting

Local, state and federal laws regulating public finance and operations

Budget procedures and techniques

Management practices and procedures

Cost Accounting practices and procedures

Skills and Abilities

Ability to exercise considerable initiative and sound judgement; plan, handle and maintain confidentiality of information; exercise considerable judgement in planning, installing, revising, and maintaining accounting procedures and computerized accounting and records systems; follow and promote policies and department procedures.

Computer Skills Strong general computer and excel skills needed to work with the budget and report development. Experience with Budgeting software required.

Communication Effectively communicate verbally and in writing; strong customer service orientation; organize information in a clear and logical format; prepare complex financial statements, reports. Ability to communicate with diverse groups with varying degrees of financial literacy.

Analytical Analyze interpret and solve a wide variety of complex accounting and financial issues; apply economic models to forecasting and cost / rate studies; analyze complex financial statement and reports; evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency; evaluate resources and personnel needs; identify, analyze, and address problems and trends in a timely efficient, and equitable manner.

General Management Strong skills needed for budget management and for development and administration of policies and procedures.

Mathematical - Strong skills needed to work with facts and data to drive work plans.

Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to align with organizational goals :

Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals.

Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions.

Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules.

Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.

Builds Networks Effective at building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization by maintaining relationships across a variety of functions, organizations and locations. Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how to produce results for all parties

Drives Results Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding or the unique needs of different audiences :

Has a strong bottom-line orientation.

Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.

Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully.

Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

Salary Range

$66,966 - $100,448 / Annual Pay Rate

This is a full-time position.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.). Job requires visual and physical capabilities to perform data entry, filing, and to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time (4-6 hours daily).

Application Deadline

Friday, October 31st, 2025