Budget & Financial Analyst

City of Tempe Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Personal Day

Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours

Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Wellness Program Discount on health/p4

Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/

Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year

ASRS retirement plan

Supplemental Retirement Plans through

Floating holiday leave (up to 24 hours

Job summary

City of Tempe is seeking a budget/finance professional to monitor budgets, perform financial analyses, and support annual budgeting in a municipal setting.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary range of $76,800 to $113,200 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics and Research, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in budget, finance, economics, management analysis, accounting, or related roles.
• Criminal history review required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes budgets and financial statements.
• Prepares annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Monitors expenditures and revenue trends; identifies variances.
• Conducts financial forecasting and scenario modeling.
• Supports internal and external audits with documentation and analysis.
• Provides budgeting guidance to departments.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics and Research, or related field

Job description

This recruitment is open for four (4) weeks

First review of applications will occur in two (2) weeks on August 27, 2026

Pay Grade: 114

Annual Salary Range: $76,800 - $113,200

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

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Monitors and evaluates assigned departments' budgets for compliance with established policies and assists departments in preparing annual budgets and financial statements. Analyzes budget scenarios and provides technical assistance during budget work sessions. Performs a variety of professional, technical and analytical duties including interpretation and evaluation of reports/fiscal studies. Advises on resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts and prepares comparative analyses of operating programs.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and implements annual operating and capital improvement budgets. Creates schedules and supporting documents.
• Monitors expenditures and revenue trends, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and performance summaries.
• Conducts financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario modeling to support planning.
• Reviews and validates financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
• Provides guidance to departments on budgetary procedures and best practices.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Recommend improvements to budgeting processes and financial reporting tools.
• Prepares and presents financial information to management and stakeholders.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

One (1) year of experience in budget, finance, economics, management analysis, accounting, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics and Research, or relatedfield.

Additional

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review

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This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.