Overview
The City of Houston’s Finance Department, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team oversees a city wide budget exceeding $7 billion and delivers monthly and quarterly financial reporting along with ad hoc analyses for presentation to the Mayor. This on site role in Houston provides a competitive monthly salary of USD 7,219 to 7,814 and a path for growth within public finance. You will collaborate with city departments to produce consolidated financial reporting, forecasts, long range planning, and identify financial risks and opportunities that shape the city’s direction.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of the city wide budget over $7 billion, and manage monthly and quarterly financial reporting plus ad hoc analyses for Mayor review.
- Collaborate with City departments to deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, long range planning, and risk and opportunity identification.
- Perform financial and statistical analysis, provide ongoing timely ad hoc financial analysis and evaluation reports to support decision making, with a focus on forecasting future results and trend analysis.
- Coordinate and direct the development, implementation and monitoring of financial activity and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems.
- Undertake in depth analyses and make recommendations to management.
- Generate and oversee budget and financial reports and other requests from management.
- Establish and maintain budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
- Proficiently analyze financial information and provide variance and forecast analyses and accompanying reports.
- Review financial material and make recommendations as appropriate.
- Serve as a liaison for the department and provide technical financial analysis and budget analysis to various departments as needed.
- Participate in other projects as requested by management.
- May provide forecasts and analyze weekly, monthly and annual expenditures.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Apply strong leadership and interpersonal skills; maintain a detail oriented approach with solid organizational and time management abilities.
- Operate as a self-starter committed to completing tasks in a timely manner, with demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or a closely related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- License requirements: None.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal abilities; detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Self-starter with a commitment to timely task completion.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with employees and external stakeholders.
Description of Duties / Essential Functions
Welcome to the City of Houston’s Finance Department. Our Financial Planning and Analysis Division is responsible for the development and management of the City budget and the Five Year Plan. We play a key role in the Mayor’s effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that serves all residents. This Budget Analyst IV role supports the growth of a rapidly expanding team by overseeing funds for the city wide budget over $7 billion, in addition to monthly and quarterly financial reporting and ad hoc analyses for Mayor review.
The Budget Analyst IV works with City departments to deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting including monthly and quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, long range planning and identification of financial risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate will perform financial and statistical analysis, provide timely ad hoc financial analysis and evaluation reports to support decision making, with a focus on forecasting future results and recognizing trends that could present challenges before financial impacts arise.
FP&A Budget Management
- Coordinate and direct the development, implementation and monitoring of financial activity and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems.
- Conduct in depth analyses and make recommendations to management.
- Generate and oversee budget and financial reports as requested by management.
- Establish and maintain budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
- Analyze financial information and provide variance and forecast analyses and reports.
- Review financial material and make recommendations as appropriate.
- Act as a department liaison and provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis as needed.
- Engage in other projects as directed by management.
- May forecast and analyze expenditures on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication, critical and creative thinking, and leadership.
- Maintain a detail oriented approach with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Adopt a customer service mindset and cultivate productive relationships with staff and external stakeholders.
Essential Attributes
- Curious Learners We seek individuals who continuously learn and seek deeper understanding to provide better insight.
- Expertly Aware We expect subject matter expertise and high standards for all work products.
- Geared Toward Action We value decisiveness and the ability to move quickly to deliver results.
- See the Bigger Picture Understand the City’s strategy and financial plan and how daily work contributes.
- Customer Focus Prioritize the needs of internal and external clients in all interactions.
Working Conditions
The position is based in a standard office environment with typical office activities. There are no major sources of discomfort, and duties involve normal walking, standing and desk work as required.
Preferences
- Budget and forecast preparation
- Management and personnel reporting
- Variance analysis
- Data analysis
- Technical assistance
- Financial and budget analysis experience
- Forecasting expenditures
- Preference for eligible veteran applicants with qualifying credentials per Executive Order 1-6
General Information
- Selection and skills tests: The department may administer a skills assessment test.
- Safety impact position: No.
- Salary information: Pay grade 25; factors include candidate qualifications and pay rates of other employees in this classification.
- Application procedures: Online applications only at www.houstontx.gov. For status, log in at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6020. For accommodations, call (832) 393-60020. TTY 7-1-1. For login support, call 855-524-5627.
- Note: Due to high volume, the Hiring Department will contact you directly if you advance.
- Pre employment: All new hires must pass a drug test and undergo a physical examination and verification of information provided.
- EOE: The City of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment free from discrimination.
