Budget & Financial Planning Analyst

City of Manassas Government; Manassas (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System benefits

13 paid holidays

Annual leave and sick leave

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Deferred compensation

Credit union access

Job summary

The City of Manassas Government is seeking a detail-oriented Budget Analyst I to join our Finance Department. Responsibilities include complex budget preparation, analysis, and reporting to support budget decisions.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and budget software skills, ensuring accuracy in budget and related data, and collaboration with department heads to meet funding and policy needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance or public administration related field is required; Master's preferred and related experience will be considered.
• Experience with technical budget preparation or analysis is required or will be substituted by a combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and preparing the annual operating budget and CIP; review departmental budget and CIP requests and make funding level recommendations.
• Monitor budget compliance; compare budget to actuals and maintain related records and spreadsheets; prepare amendments as needed.
• Develop studies and analyses; monitor legislation with budget implications; provide recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop objectives and performance indicators for the operating budget; work with department heads to refine statements and measure progress.
• Refer to Finance Committee agendas, revenue reports, and CAFRs for guidance; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget preparation

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or public administration

Master's degree in Public Administration preferred

Tools

Excel

Budget software

Job description

The City of Manassas Government is seeking a detail-oriented Budget Analyst I to join our Finance Department. Responsibilities include complex budget preparation, analysis, and reporting to support budget decisions.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and budget software skills, ensuring accuracy in budget and related data, and collaboration with department heads to meet funding and policy needs.