Budget Analyst - 64067512

Civicworks; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is seeking a Budget Analyst to help develop and manage the operating budget. You will analyze detailed budgets and financial reports and prepare budget reports for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will monitor cash balances, assist with fiscal operations using FIRS, and collaborate with program managers to track grant spending, requiring independent judgment and a proactive approach to support organizational

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience reviewing and analyzing budget for a local health department
• 2 years' experience creating budget or financial reports for leadership and management review
• 2 years' experience working with budget managers to monitor grant spending
• Experience working with the Florida Department of Health Financial and Information Reporting System (FIRS)
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets and reports
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the operating budget for the department
• Analyze detailed budgets and financial reports and prepare budget reports for leadership
• Monitor cash balances and assist with fiscal operations
• Support grant spending management using FIRS and other systems
• Provide independent judgment with limited supervision to support organizational operations

Skills

Budget analysis

Budget reporting

Grant monitoring

Excel

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Tools

FIRS

Job description

The Budget Analyst at the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County works closely with program managers and senior leaders to develop and manage the department's operating budget. This position analyzes detailed budgets and financial reports, prepares budget reports, monitors cash balances, and assists with fiscal operations using the Florida Department of Health Financial and Information Reporting System (FIRS). The role requires independent judgment and limited supervision to support organizational operations and grant spending management.

Key qualifications:

• 2 years' experience reviewing and analyzing budget for a local health department
• 2 years' experience creating budget or financial reports for leadership and management review
• 2 years' experience working with budget managers to monitor grant spending
• Experience working with the Florida Department of Health Financial and Information Reporting System (FIRS)
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets and reports
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures