Public Budget Analyst — Drive City Finances & Impact

City of Belmont CA; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Belmont CA is seeking a detail‑driven Budget Analyst (Management Analyst I/II) to join the Finance Department. This role involves preparing the operating budget and Five‑Year CIP, producing the budget book, and maintaining budget systems.

You’ll collaborate with departments, analyze trends, and support audits and upgrades while using Excel, CMS, and Adobe InDesign to communicate financial information clearly.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressively responsible fiscal or budget-related experience, ideally in local government.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Advanced Excel skills with formulas, pivots, charts, validations, and more.
• Ability to independently prepare accurate reports, models, and visual materials.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a customer‑service oriented environment.
• Experience with CMS platforms and producing publications using Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the annual operating budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Designing and producing the City’s annual budget book using Adobe InDesign.
• Maintaining and supporting the City’s budget management system, including training and documentation.
• Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and preparing financial reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coordinating budget adjustments, transfers, and amendments.
• Maintaining accurate chart-of-accounts and documenting financial processes.
• Supporting payroll, financial audits, and system upgrades.
• Researching local, state, and federal regulations to assess financial impacts.
• Collaborating with departments to validate and share financial data.
• Taking on special projects and performing other analytical assignments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem-solving

Clear communication

Multitasking

Report writing

Team collaboration

CMS content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The City of Belmont CA is seeking a detail‑driven Budget Analyst (Management Analyst I/II) to join the Finance Department. This role involves preparing the operating budget and Five‑Year CIP, producing the budget book, and maintaining budget systems.

You’ll collaborate with departments, analyze trends, and support audits and upgrades while using Excel, CMS, and Adobe InDesign to communicate financial information clearly.