Budget & Financial Analyst

Support the City’s budgeting and forecasting work while building your expertise in municipal finance. This full-time, onsite role in the Municipal Budget Office is built around accountability, analysis, and clear reporting to leadership and stakeholders. You’ll help ensure departmental budgets meet compliance expectations, strengthen reporting through variance and forecast work, and provide documentation that supports internal and external audits.

Compensation and work setup

This FLSA Exempt position offers USD 76,800 - 113,200 per year and is onsite in Tempe, AZ. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Employees in this position are part of the Confidential Non-Supervisory (CNS) group.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and implement annual operating and capital improvement budgets, including schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitor expenditures and revenue trends, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with variance analysis and performance summaries.
• Conduct financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario modeling to support planning and budget work sessions.
• Review and validate financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies.
• Provide guidance to departments on budgetary procedures and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits by supplying relevant documentation and analysis.
• Recommend improvements to budgeting processes and financial reporting tools.
• Prepare and present financial information to management and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

What you bring

• One (1) year of experience in budget, finance, economics, management analysis, accounting, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics and Research, or a related field.
• Criminal history review.

Benefits at a glance

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day.
• Vacation accrual starting at 9.33 hours/month (higher monthly rates may be available with prior ASRS service).
• Sick leave accrual of 8 hours/month.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• Wellness Program discount on health premiums.
• Medical Reimbursement Program ($66.11/month).
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,500/year.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98%, including a Long-Term Disability benefit.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide (457, 401K) with employer contribution.
• Eligibility for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave.

Department/Division: Municipal Budget Office
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: RC#902497