Budget Analyst

Insight Global; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a budget analyst with 2+ years of local government budgeting and financial analysis experience. The role involves performing complex analyses, supporting the preparation of the comprehensive annual budget, and applying governmental accounting practices.

Qualifications include experience with PeopleSoft or Hyperion, data extraction for financial reporting, and strong communication skills. Florida location; on-site role for public sector budgeting operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in local government budget preparation and financial analysis.
• Experience with governmental accounting practices and local government financial information systems.
• Proficiency extracting data for financial/budget analysis.
• Proficiency in creating financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex budget and financial analysis within the Office of Management and Budget.
• Contribute to the preparation and administration of the comprehensive annual budget; may oversee a major department.
• Provide skilled assistance in budget process and program evaluation with initiative and judgment.

Skills

Budget analysis

Local government budgeting

Government accounting

Data extraction for financial analysis

Tools

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

ERP software

Job description

• 2+ years of experience in local government/municipality budget preparation and financial analysis work (including experience with governmental accounting practices and procedures and local government financial information systems)
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or other ERP/BPM software
• Proficiency extracting data for financial/budget analysis
• Proficiency in creating financial reports

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with MS Office Products
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Strong Business Acumen

Job Description

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform complex analysis and provide skilled assistance in the preparation of the budget process within the Office of Management and Budget. Work involves performing budgetary and financial analysis, program operations and policy review analysis in the preparation and administration of a comprehensive annual budget. Work may involve budget responsibility for a major department and/or management analysis or participation in program evaluation and management projects. The position is responsible for the compilation, creation and preparation of a comprehensive annual budget for submission. Candidates should exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in the conduct of duties, referring unique, unusual, or complex situations to an administrative superior for review and advisement.