Public Sector Budget Manager: Lead Analytics & Capital Projects

The City of Fort Worth; Trentino-Alto Adige; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth FWLab Budget division is seeking a dynamic Budget Manager to lead a team of budget analysts and oversee operating and capital budgets for the city. This role focuses on budget development, projections, and reporting to support Fort Worth’s financial planning and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have strong supervisory experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with municipal budgeting systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in city budget, finance, municipal research or statistical analysis, city planning.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, budgeting software, and municipal financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Budget Development: Oversee the development process of operating and capital budgets for the city.
• Monthly Budget Projections: Collaborate with city departments to prepare monthly revenue and expenditure forecasts
• Capital Project Reporting: Coordinate with Finance and other city departments to produce regular reports on capital budgets and expenditures
• Manage Team of Analysts: Provide training and daily supervision of budget analysts
• Budget Division Policies and Procedures: Update and maintain various policies and procedures for city departments and staff related to budget development and management
• Communication with City Leadership: Advise city leadership on financial impacts of policies, programs, new initiatives, and staffing proposals
• Other Research Projects: Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support strategic financial planning and decision-making

Skills

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Training facilitation

Process improvement

Education

Master’s degree in public administration, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Five years of experience in city budget/finance/municipal research and statistical analysis, city planning

At least two years of supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Euna Budget Pro

Workiva

PeopleSoft

Job description

The City of Fort Worth FWLab Budget division is seeking a dynamic Budget Manager to lead a team of budget analysts and oversee operating and capital budgets for the city. This role focuses on budget development, projections, and reporting to support Fort Worth’s financial planning and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have strong supervisory experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with municipal budgeting systems.