Financial Analyst III (Financial Operations)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Financial Analyst III to provide financial analysis and support to the Code Enforcement & Compliance division. You will manage budgets, forecast financial outcomes, and collaborate with multi-department teams.

The role involves building Power BI dashboards, analyzing performance metrics, and developing financial models to inform management decisions. Strong communication and Excel skills required; on-site work at 1002 Washington Ave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field is required.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support to the Code Enforcement & Compliance division.
• Manage operations budget across multiple funds and forecast financial impacts.
• Build and manage Power BI dashboards and analyze performance measures.
• Develop financial models for data-driven recommendations and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and accompanying explanatory text.
• Coordinate annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center /Financial Operations

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

As the Financial Analyst III, you will provide financial analysis and support to the Code Enforcement & Compliance division, which is critical for operations to ensure resource availability and cost alignment. We are seeking a Financial Analyst III, who has business analyst skills and can work well, both independently and in a team environment. An ideal candidate will have strong written and oral skills, be able to think critically and creatively, and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and interested stakeholders.

This position requires you to manage operations budget across multiple funds, collaborate with multi-departmental operational teams and leverage data to analyze performance variances, identify trends, and forecast operational impacts on financial outcomes. In addition, this role assists in building and managing PowerBi dashboards, tracking and analyzing performance measures, and develops financial models for data driven recommendations and financial forecasting.

Key Priorities Include

• Leads and fosters an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Supports new and innovative ideas through collaboration and brainstorming.
• Interprets operating performance results to assess and forecast financial impacts and make recommendations for improvement opportunities.
• Maintains PowerBi dashboards and implements requested modifications in partnership with business units.
• Assists in the conversion of existing reports into automated workflows and reports.
• Assists with gathering, analyzing, and interpreting complex operational data to explain fluctuations in performance metrics and provides strategic recommendations to management at all levels.
• Partners with operational teams for KPI management, development, and analysis.
• Assists with analyzing financial data and preparing monthly financial statements and reports; performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statements.
• Coordinates and prepares annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Assists with special and ad hoc information requests; reports results of findings to immediate, middle, and senior management.

Working Conditions

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

Experience Requ Irements Three (3) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the above experience requirement.

Required Licence None.

PREFERENCES

Preference Shall Be Given To Candidates With

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical & Strategic thinking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Strong analytical abilities
• Advanced Excel skills
• Data Visualization skills (PowerBi, Tableau, etc.)
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION
  

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment Test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE

21

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.