Senior Budget Analyst FP&A

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification:  SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST
Department: Finance
Division: Financial Planning & Analysis
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.  – 5:00 p.m. *Subject to Change*                 
                                     
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Staff Analyst will play a lead role in transitioning the City of Houston’s budget process to an outcomes-based process focused on connecting the City’s resources with results that matter most to citizens. Provide recommendations on the implementation process of outcome-based budget including system and process design.  Assist in the coordination and development of the annual operating budget and monthly financial report. Coordinates and conducts special and ad hoc projects.
 
Outcome-Based Budget

1. Project lead on the implementation of outcome-based budget
2. Analyze and research industry best practices and procedures and develops recommendations for implementation.
3. Lead in evaluation, requirements gathering and design of workflow, and processes, for a budget system implementation.
4. Assist in the development and monitoring of department performance measures to guide budgetary decision making.

 
Annual/Monthly Operating Budget Process

• Assist in the coordination and development of the annual operating budget and monthly financial report.
• Assist with the preparation of the City’s annual budget publications. 
• Monitoring and forecasting expenditures to ensure compliance with the approved budget.
• Monitoring and forecasting citywide revenue. 
• Evaluating the fiscal and operational impacts of various budget scenarios
• Preparing and presenting budget recommendations to senior City leadership
• Ensures compliance with designated financial policies, rules and regulations; identifies and analyzes potential revenue and cost saving opportunities.

 
GENERAL

1. Acts as liaison for the Financial Planning & Analysis Division on various committees and focus groups; and provides data, analyses, reporting and other information, as needed to facilitate accomplishment of group goals.
2. Use Advanced Excel formulas and pivot tables to perform semi-complex to complex analysis.
3. Compile data, produce information and interpret results through conclusion or recommendation formulation.
4. Complete special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management issues and problems of simple to high complexity.
5. Handle highly confidential information.
6. Prepares communication on behalf of management as requested.
7. Research, analyzes, and interprets complex information such as economic and fiscal developments and trends, to aid management in making decisions to resolve critical issues or problems.  

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
 
A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
NonePREFERENCES
Preferences will be given to applicants with:

• Effective problem solving, presentation and coaching skills.
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate extensive data sets and produce reports is required
• Strong financial analytical ability 
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably and at appropriate level of summary and detail across multiple levels.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Critical thinking for concise and effective management reporting 

Additionally, applicants with the following will be considered a plus:  Lean and Six Sigma training and certification; prior public sector experience; knowledge and experience with budget and performance management in the public sector.
 
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.
 
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION  NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.   
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 

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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832) 393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
 
EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.