Budget & Performance Analyst II

The City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in coordinating the operating budget, capital improvement program, and performance measurement activities. You will conduct financial analysis of citywide results to support planning and management decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing budget submissions, analyzing variances, developing projections, and supporting performance metrics. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of municipal budgeting are essential; some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or management analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual operating budget process, including preparing forms and instructions, supporting City staff, analyzing departmental requests, and preparing funding recommendations for management review.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize departmental capital improvement program submissions; review requests for completeness, consistency, and balance before evaluation.
• Monitor assigned budget areas and budget-to-actual results; analyze variances and spending trends; identify potential budget concerns or areas requiring further review.
• Examine financial records, account activity, transactions, and reports; research unexpected balances and discrepancies; help identify underlying causes and communicate findings to appropriate staff.
• Develop or contribute to revenue and expenditure projections, year-end estimates, and other analyses used to evaluate current conditions and anticipate future budget impacts.
• Support the City's performance measurement program by reviewing metrics, recommending improvements, and evaluating output and outcome measures, program effectiveness, service results, and progress toward intended objectives.
• Conduct management and operational analysis projects by gathering and evaluating information, comparing alternatives, and compiling findings in order to make recommendations to management for review.
• Analyze the relationship between financial results, personnel costs, operating expenditures, capital investments, service needs, and use of City resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and processes.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, reports, analytical tools, records, and documentation; help improve financial reporting and the use of budgeting and decision-support systems.
• Assist with assigned budget documents and records and provide support to the City Manager's Office and other departments as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting concepts

Analytical thinking

Excel

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in coordinating the operating budget, capital improvement program, and performance measurement activities. You will conduct financial analysis of citywide results to support planning and management decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing budget submissions, analyzing variances, developing projections, and supporting performance metrics. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of municipal budgeting are essential; some