Financial Analyst IV – Utility Budgeting (Hybrid)

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to develop long-range financial forecasts, revenue estimates, rate recommendations, and complex financial models. The role focuses on budgeting, cost-of-service analyses, and regulatory compliant rate studies to guide strategic decisions.

The position involves supporting CIP projects, debt planning, and providing financial analysis across departments, with strong Excel and communication skills essential for success in a dynamic public utility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics plus five years in a related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience.
• Five year accounting degree or CPA substitution may substitute for 1 year's experience.
• Experience in annual operating and maintenance budgeting and strategic planning is preferred.
• Strong communication and Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares reports, analyses, and models for revenue and economic forecasts and budgets.
• Develops cost of service rate studies and methodology analysis to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare operating or CIP budget; monitor and report budget variance and forecasts.
• Prepare complex financial analyses and reports; monitor benchmarks and trends.
• Support CIP projects and debt-related financial analysis and debt service planning.
• Maintain complex databases and BI reports to monitor performance and benchmarks.

Skills

Budgeting knowledge

Accounting concepts

Debt instruments

Forecasting models

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree substitution for 2 years experience

CPA or related substitution for 1 year experience

Tools

AIMS

e-Combs

MicroStrategy

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to develop long-range financial forecasts, revenue estimates, rate recommendations, and complex financial models. The role focuses on budgeting, cost-of-service analyses, and regulatory compliant rate studies to guide strategic decisions.

The position involves supporting CIP projects, debt planning, and providing financial analysis across departments, with strong Excel and communication skills essential for success in a dynamic public utility