Financial Analyst III - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,009 - 100,817; Full time

Job summary

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a Financial Analyst III to support the annual budgets for County departments, develop forecasting models, and monitor budget performance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include financial studies, data analysis, reporting, and assisting with CIP proposals, legislation impacts, and budget books preparation. Strong Excel skills and experience with budgeting systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration, AND two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, financial management, or budgeting.
• A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.
• One year with Pima County in an Accountant II – Central Services, Financial Analyst II – Central Services, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct countywide and departmental financial studies to analyze current and projected fiscal/operational matters, providing recommendations for new programs or service expansions.
• Gather, analyze, and prepare financial and operational reports, including assumptions, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Perform revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial impact analyses, and develop forecasting models and software tools to project budget trends, guide budgetary decisions, and ensure accuracy of financial estimates and long-term sustainability.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate designated county contracts (expense and revenue) to assess financial impact and report findings.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and CIP proposals.
• Analyze and recommend funding levels for departmental capital improvement requests and assess new and amended CIP budget proposals.
• Update countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in operations, funding levels, and other adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate the fiscal performance of operational and CIP budgets, providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on findings.
• Analyze the fiscal impact of changes to legislation at the federal, state, and local levels and incorporate those impacts into budget planning.
• Design economic models for forecasting departmental expenditures and revenues, identify anomalies, and prepare reports on long-term financial projections.
• Participate in budgeting system design, development, and testing, including the preparation of budget books, and assist with tax-related duties, such as gathering property tax rate data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration

Tools

Workday

Adaptive

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Financial formula functions

Job description

Job Classification: 5267 - Financial Analyst III - Central Services

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range:

• Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually.
• Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually.
• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Job Description Summary

Department: Finance & Risk Management.

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a Financial Analyst III to join their Departmental Analysis Division. This position is responsible for assisting in developing, preparing, and administering the annual budgets for County departments, along with other duties such as compiling and analyzing data, assisting in the preparation of monthly forecasts, and monitoring budget performance. The role requires a collaborative team player who enjoys learning and serving the community in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Conduct countywide and departmental financial studies to analyze current and projected fiscal/operational matters, providing recommendations for new programs or service expansions.
• Gather, analyze, and prepare financial and operational reports, including assumptions, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Perform revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial impact analyses, and develop forecasting models and software tools to project budget trends, guide budgetary decisions, and ensure accuracy of financial estimates and long-term sustainability.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate designated county contracts (expense and revenue) to assess financial impact and report findings.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) proposals.
• Analyze and recommend funding levels for departmental capital improvement requests and assess new and amended CIP budget proposals.
• Update countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in operations, funding levels, and other adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate the fiscal performance of operational and CIP budgets, providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on findings.
• Analyze the fiscal impact of changes to legislation at the federal, state, and local levels and incorporate those impacts into budget planning.
• Design economic models for forecasting departmental expenditures and revenues, identify anomalies, and prepare reports on long-term financial projections.
• Participate in budgeting system design, development, and testing, including the preparation of budget books, and assist with tax-related duties, such as gathering property tax rate data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration, or a closely related field, AND two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, financial management, or budgeting.
• (A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• One year with Pima County in an Accountant II – Central Services, Financial Analyst II – Central Services, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application; do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience preparing, developing, and monitoring annual budgets.
• Experience researching, gathering, and analyzing financial data (financial projections, revenue and expense analyses, budget documents, etc.) and communicating findings, variance explanations, and any recommendations to department leadership.
• Experience with Workday, Adaptive, and Microsoft Excel (specifically, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and financial formula functions).

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

• Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
• Special Notice: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Motion Activity – grasping; Speaking Activity – in person and on the phone; Vision – may be required to operate a motor vehicle.
• Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.