Budget Analyst (Management Analyst I/II)

City of Belmont CA; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Belmont CA is seeking a detail‑driven Budget Analyst (Management Analyst I/II) to join the Finance Department. This role involves preparing the operating budget and Five‑Year CIP, producing the budget book, and maintaining budget systems.

You’ll collaborate with departments, analyze trends, and support audits and upgrades while using Excel, CMS, and Adobe InDesign to communicate financial information clearly.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressively responsible fiscal or budget-related experience, ideally in local government.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Advanced Excel skills with formulas, pivots, charts, validations, and more.
• Ability to independently prepare accurate reports, models, and visual materials.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a customer‑service oriented environment.
• Experience with CMS platforms and producing publications using Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the annual operating budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Designing and producing the City’s annual budget book using Adobe InDesign.
• Maintaining and supporting the City’s budget management system, including training and documentation.
• Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and preparing financial reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coordinating budget adjustments, transfers, and amendments.
• Maintaining accurate chart-of-accounts and documenting financial processes.
• Supporting payroll, financial audits, and system upgrades.
• Researching local, state, and federal regulations to assess financial impacts.
• Collaborating with departments to validate and share financial data.
• Taking on special projects and performing other analytical assignments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem-solving

Clear communication

Multitasking

Report writing

Team collaboration

CMS content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Power the City behind the scenes - support essential services, steer smarter spending and leave your mark where it matters most.

The City of Belmont is seeking a detail‑driven, forward‑thinking Budget Analyst to join our Finance Department. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who loves numbers, meaningful public service, and cross‑department collaboration. Whether you’re an emerging analyst or an experienced professional, we’re ready to place the right candidate at either the Management Analyst I or II level. Want the details? Check out the attached supplemental job description.

Budget Analyst (Management Analyst I/II)

What You’ll Do

• Preparing the annual operating budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)


• Designing and producing the City’s annual budget book using Adobe InDesign


• Maintaining and supporting the City’s budget management system, providing troubleshooting, user training, and documentation


• Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and preparing financial reports, dashboards, and presentations


• Coordinating budget adjustments, transfers, and amendments


• Maintaining accurate chart‑of‑accounts and documenting financial processes


• Supporting payroll, financial audits, and system upgrades


• Researching local, state, and federal regulations to assess financial impacts


• Collaborating with departments and agencies to validate and share financial data


• Taking on special projects and performing other analytical assignments

What You’ll Bring

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Excels at financial and analytical problem‑solving


• Communicates clearly and professionally


• Can manage multiple priorities under pressure


• Has advanced Excel skills—formulas, pivots, charts, validations, and more


• Can independently prepare accurate reports, models, and visual materials with minimal supervision.


• Thrives in a collaborative, customer‑service‑oriented environment


• Can manage website content using CMS platforms and produce polished publications using tools like Adobe InDesign

Experience & Education

• Experience: 2–3 years of progressively responsible fiscal or budget‑related experience, ideally in local government


• Education: Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field

Why Belmont?

Belmont is a community‑focused city where your work directly supports programs, services, and infrastructure that residents rely on. Here, analysts don’t sit on the sidelines, they help drive innovation, elevate efficiency, and strengthen financial transparency citywide. You won’t get lost in a massive bureaucracy, your work will be seen, appreciated, and valued.