Financial Analyst III- FMS

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Budget Analyst to coordinate development and implementation of financial policies, programs and analyses to prepare budgets and special projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and at least three years of professional budgeting experience. The position emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Three years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.
• Experience cannot substitute the Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, create, analyze, monitor and forecast monthly financial report and annual operating budget.
• Provide monthly line-item projections based on year-to-date actuals and trends.
• Reconcile and provide budget vs actual analysis and variance reports.
• Perform routine technical work of average complexity involving financial and trend analysis, graphs, charts, and recommendations to management.
• Provide technical assistance and act as liaison to service lines including monthly projection, annual budget, and budget transfers and journal entries.
• Prepare and develop manuals, reports, analyses and forecasting of data.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
• Significant use of Microsoft Office and SAP; strong written and oral communication and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/Service Line: Financial Management Services/Financial Reporting & Fixed Assets

Location: 611 Walker,

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm*
*Subject to change

General Summary

Assists in coordinating the development and implementation of a variety of financial policies, programs, techniques and analyses to effectively prepare budgets and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, create, analyze, monitor and forecast monthly financial report and annual operating budget.
• Provide monthly line-item projections based on thorough review of year-to-date actual and trends.
• Reconcile and provide budget vs actual analysis and variance reports.
• Performs routine technical work of average complexity involving financial and trend analysis, graphs, charts, and providing recommendations to management related to department operations.
• Provide technical assistance and acts as liaison to service lines including monthly projection, annual budget, as well as budget transfer and journal entries.
• Prepare and develop manuals, reports, analyses and forecasting of data.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
• The position has significant use of Microsoft Office and SAP
• The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.
• Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely, which will include working additional hours and/or over the weekend as needed.
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.

Working Conditions

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Minimum Education Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Three 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 Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

Minimum License Requirements

None

**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.

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.