Budget Analyst II — Public Finance & Forecasting

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and decision-making by developing and monitoring operating budgets, delivering forecasts, and producing reports for departments and the city council. You will help maintain data integrity, provide performance insights, and train departments in financial management.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience in budgeting or financial analysis.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent mathematical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating, grants, and capital budgets with departments using performance data and estimates.
• Creates narratives and fund summaries for stakeholders comparing actuals to budgets.
• Monitors budgets for accurate financial reporting.
• Develops current year estimates for expenditures and revenue.
• Analyzes historical data, identifies trends, and provides forecasts.
• Reviews RCA requests and provides financial guidance.
• Provides budgetary training to staff to improve efficiency.
• Conducts research for special projects.

Skills

Budgeting

BI tools

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Data processing

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substituted

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a Budget Analyst to support financial planning and decision-making by developing and monitoring operating budgets, delivering forecasts, and producing reports for departments and the city council. You will help maintain data integrity, provide performance insights, and train departments in financial management.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.