Budget and Financial Analyst

City of Beverly Hills, CA; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Beverly Hills Finance Department is seeking a Budget and Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across city departments. The role offers a collaborative environment with the Budget and Management Officer directing citywide budget initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience with complex budgets, and a focus on data-driven decision making to enhance transparency and efficiency in public finance.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will demonstrate: experience developing, monitoring, and analyzing operating and capital budgets in a complex organization
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills with data-driven recommendations
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, financial systems, and data analysis tools
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear presentations for executives and officials
• Proactive problem-solving, process improvement, and modernization of budget development
• Ability to own complex budget/financial assignments with minimal direction
• Strong project management and organizational skills for multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities and operations of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within Administrative Services (Finance)
• Prepare the City's proposed and final budgets; coordinate with divisions and outside agencies
• Prepare regular financial reports and analysis for city leadership and stakeholders
• Support budgeting goals and citywide objectives across departments

Skills

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/public or business administration or related field

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational services, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do

The Finance Department's mission is to provide sound fiscal analysis, support services, and reporting in an accurate, timely, cost-effective, and professional manner to City officials, departments, residents, and businesses. The Finance Department provides a variety of services through the operation of four major divisions: Budget, General Accounting, Purchasing, and Revenue. The Finance Department is responsible for the management and oversight of the City's budget, accounting activities, preparation of annual financial statements and facilitating their respective audits, accounts receivable and payable, procurement assistance and compliance reviews, investment management, business tax collection business and transient occupancy tax collections, cashiering functions, and utility billing.

Who We're Looking For

The City of Beverly Hills Finance Department is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative public finance professional who is passionate about municipal budgeting and strategic financial planning. This individual combines strong technical budget expertise with exceptional communication and critical thinking skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across departments.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience developing, monitoring, and analyzing operating and capital budgets in a complex organizational environment
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate trends, identify risks, and develop data-driven recommendations that support long-range financial planning and organizational decision-making
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, financial systems, and data analysis tools
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, concise presentations and reports for executives, department leaders, commissions, and elected officials
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous process improvement, modernization of budget development and financial systems, and leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency
• Ability to take ownership of complex budget and financial assignments with minimal direction, exercise independent judgment, and develop practical solutions to complex challenges
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, political awareness, and the ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and a customer-service mindset

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. They demonstrate a team-first attitude, value shared success, and are committed to supporting colleagues and organizational goals. Experience in municipal budgeting, public-sector finance, governmental accounting, performance measurement, or strategic planning is highly desirable.

Job Summary

Participates in the activities and operations of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), within the Administrative Services (Finance) Department, including preparation of the City's proposed and final budgets; coordination of assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; preparation of regular financial reports and analysis; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Budget and Management Officer. Reporting directly to the Budget and Management Officer, a Budget and Financial Analyst has responsibility for planning, organizing and implementing major programs, services and operations as assigned. Incumbents in this class are responsible for working with departments to develop and implement citywide goals and objectives for planning, organizing and directing the work of City department administrative staff. Assignments are broad in scope and carried out with a significant degree of latitude and independence. Teamwork is essential. The Budget and Financial Analyst is distinguished from a Management Analyst and Senior Management Analyst in that an employee at the senior level coordinates the citywide operating and capital budgets, is responsible for assigning and managing all work related to budget processes and measures and evaluates performance. The Budget and Financial Analyst must also adhere to confidentiality regarding various departmental and personnel issues.

Detailed Job Description

Budget and Financial Analyst

Salary and Benefits

This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Four years of increasingly responsible analytical or administrative experience.

Selection Process

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
• When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications.
• Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application.
• Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
• Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
• If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your online application, please review the online applicant guide or contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Please note: Applicant Support hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time and, depending on call volume, may be an automated voicemail system or live support).
• The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.

The selection process may include any combination of the following:

• Review of Required Supplemental Questionnaire
  • The supplemental questionnaire may be used as the Training and Experience Evaluation to be scored by a Subject Matter Expert. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail on the Work History/Experience section of your employment application. Please respond in full to all supplemental questions. Responses such as "see resume" will not be accepted and may result in the disqualification of your application.
• First round department interviews - Tentatively scheduled the week of 10/12/2026.
• Second round department interviews - Tentatively scheduled in person the week of 10/19/2026.

Proof of Education

If educational units, a degree, transcripts or certificate are required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Conviction History

As a finalist for a job, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.

The City of Beverly Hills will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Beverly Hills is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

EEO Statement

The City of Beverly Hills is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, driver’s license status or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]. Please note that this request must be made at least three business days prior to any test or interview in the selection process.

The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100 which amends California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting employers from requiring a driver’s license in certain job postings.

Exempt At-Will Status

Employeesin this position are at-will and exempt from the Civil Service pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 2-5.206. At-will employment is defined by Labor Code § 2922.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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