Budget Analyst IV - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

The City of Houston is seeking a Budget Analyst IV to join its Financial Planning and Analysis team on site in Houston. This senior role oversees a city-wide budget exceeding $7 billion and supports monthly and quarterly financial reporting as well as ad hoc analyses to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial activities, procedures, and controls to effectively manage budgets, programs, and systems.
• Conduct in-depth analyses and present recommendations to management.
• Produce and oversee a range of budget and financial reports as requested by leadership.
• Establish and maintain budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
• Provide variance analysis and forecast reporting based on financial information.
• Review financial materials and offer recommendations as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison for the department.
• Provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis to various departments as needed.
• Participate in additional projects as requested by management.
• Forecast and analyze weekly, monthly, and annual expenditures as needed.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Display leadership and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and solid organizational and time-management abilities.
• Be a self-starter committed to timely task completion.
• Maintain customer service focus and the ability to build effective working relationships with employees and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics, or a related field are required; this experience cannot substitute for the degree.
• A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the above experience.
• License requirements: None.

Preferences

• Budget and forecast preparation
• Management and personnel reporting
• Variance analysis
• Data analysis
• Technical assistance
• Financial and budget analysis experience
• Forecasting expenditures

Working Conditions

The position is based in a normal office environment with typical comfort and discretionary movement; no unusual physical demands are required.

General Information

• Selection / skills tests may be administered by the department
• Safety impact position: No
• Salary information: The offered compensation reflects the candidate's qualifications and prevailing pay rates for this classification
• Pay grade: 25
• Application procedures: Online applications only; submit during the active posting period at www.houstontx.gov
• To view application status, log in at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6032. For special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6032 (TTY 7-1-1). For login assistance, call 855-524-5627.
• Due to high application volumes, the Hiring Department will contact candidates directly if advanced
• All new hires and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided
• EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
• The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected statuses or characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy