Budget Analyst

City of Manassas, VA; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS benefits

13 holidays

Paid leave

Health insurance

Employee assistance

Deferred compensation

Credit union access

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Manassas, Virginia, seeks a Budget Analyst to join the Finance Department. The role focuses on complex budget preparation, analysis, and maintenance of budget data, delivering accurate financial insights to support city operations.

Responsibilities include developing the annual operating budget and CIP, monitoring compliance, producing reports, and advising on funding options. A Bachelor's in finance or public administration is required; a Master’s degree is preferred, with at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or public administration from a four-year college.
• Master's degree in Public Administration preferred with budget experience.
• At least one year of technical budget preparation or analysis work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and preparing the annual operating budget and CIP; reviews departmental budget and CIP requests; makes recommendations regarding funding levels; analyzes and estimates revenue and expense trends; identifies and recommends alternatives; presents recommendations to direct supervisor; assists in the development of budget office publications; maintains budget related software programs and databases.
• Monitors budgetary compliance; performs regular reviews comparing budget to actuals; ensures compliance with approved budget; updates and maintains related records and spreadsheets; identifies problems; informs superiors of potential problem areas; formulates and recommends solutions; compiles related reports; prepares necessary amendments to the budget.
• Develops, designs, and conducts special studies and research; develops analytical approaches and related reports; participates in field research projects; conducts research; assists departments with programs and procedures related to financial policies; makes recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy; monitors new or changing legislation for budgetary implications.
• Develops objectives and performance indicators for the operating budget; works with department heads and staff to develop and refine statements of departmental objectives; devises indicators that measure progress on objectives; performs periodic reviews of progress on objectives; utilizes data obtained in the review process to update budget as necessary.
• Refers to Finance Committee agenda, revenue reports, capital project reports, Operating Budget, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Capital Improvement Plan, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget preparation

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Budget software

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or public administration

Master's degree in Public Administration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Budget software

Job description

The City of Manassas is looking for a candidate to join our Finance Department! We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional who possesses experience with complex technical budget preparation and analysis work. If you are ready for your next opportunity,

The Budget Analyst is responsible for performing budget and financial reporting and analytical work and technical and administrative tasks in the processing and maintenance of budgetary and related data.

The hiring range is $78,374.40 - $107,785.60, depending on qualifications.

Position is open until filled.

• Virginia Retirement System benefits
• 13 paid holidays
• annual and sick leave
• health insurance
• employee assistance program
• deferred compensation
• access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union
• several exciting work perks!
• Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.

• Assists in developing and preparing the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan (CIP); reviews departmental budget and CIP requests; makes recommendations regarding funding levels; analyzes and estimates revenue and expense trends; identifies and recommends alternatives; presents recommendations to direct supervisor; assists in the development of budget office publications; maintains budget related software programs and databases.
• Monitors budgetary compliance; performs regular reviews comparing budget to actuals; ensures compliance with approved budget; updates and maintains related records and spreadsheets; identifies problems; informs superiors of potential problem areas; formulates and recommends solutions; compiles related reports; prepares necessary amendments to the budget.
• Develops, designs, and conducts special studies and research; develops analytical approaches and related reports; participates in field research projects; conducts research; assists departments with programs and procedures related to financial policies; makes recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy; monitors new or changing legislation for budgetary implications.
• Develops objectives and performance indicators for the operating budget; works with department heads and staff to develop and refine statements of departmental objectives; devises indicators that measure progress on objectives; performs periodic reviews of progress on objectives; utilizes data obtained in the review process to update budget as necessary.
• Refers to Finance Committee agenda, revenue reports, capital project reports, Operating Budget, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Capital Improvement Plan, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional information can be found in the job description.

• Bachelor's degree in a finance or public administration related field from an accredited four-year college or university; Master's degree in Public Administration preferred; supplemented by at least one (1) year of technical budget preparation or analysis work; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Superior Microsoft Excel and financial and budget software skills required.