Operating Budgets Manager: Financial Planning & Analysis

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Manager – Operating Budgets Commuter Rails to support the Senior Manager in financial management across departments. You will help prepare the agency budget and multi-year financial plan, along with monthly variance analyses to guide operational decisions.

You will analyze headcount, cost sharing, inventory, overtime, and vendor data, ensuring alignment with operational needs and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business/finance related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in budget/financial analysis.
• Minimum 3 years managing professional staff and/or processes.
• Knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with PeopleSoft/Hyperion and strong writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the financial plan for agency departments with tight deadlines.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and executive summaries for the Board.
• Produce agency reports on headcount, material usage, overtime, and availability.
• Provide variance analysis to inform future financial decisions and reallocations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory abilities

Budget/financial analysis

Cost control

Strong communication

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Transportation, Public Policy, or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Hyperion Financial Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Manager – Operating Budgets Commuter Rails to support the Senior Manager in financial management across departments. You will help prepare the agency budget and multi-year financial plan, along with monthly variance analyses to guide operational decisions.

You will analyze headcount, cost sharing, inventory, overtime, and vendor data, ensuring alignment with operational needs and policy requirements.