Public Sector Finance Analyst - Budget, KPIs & Reporting

City of Maricopa; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maricopa is seeking a Business Analyst to oversee fiscal reporting and departmental budgets, driving efficiency across multiple departments. You will gather data, build KPI dashboards, and prepare executive reports to support leadership decisions and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include cost monitoring, data analysis, and cross-department collaboration to improve transparency and accountability. A background in accounting/finance and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• 3 years of work experience in operational analysis, project management, finance, or auditing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepares, and monitors departmental budgets (capital and operating).
• Ensure proper allocation of funds and reconcile financial reports.
• Gather and interpret financial and operational data to support initiatives.
• Develop reports and data queries across systems.
• Establish KPIs and distribute executive reporting packages.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Strategic thinking

Resource management

Change management

Decisiveness

Collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, finance, or related field

Three years of operational analysis, project management, finance, accounting or auditing experience

Tools

Munis ERP

Data visualization tools

Job description

The City of Maricopa is seeking a Business Analyst to oversee fiscal reporting and departmental budgets, driving efficiency across multiple departments. You will gather data, build KPI dashboards, and prepare executive reports to support leadership decisions and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include cost monitoring, data analysis, and cross-department collaboration to improve transparency and accountability. A background in accounting/finance and ERP experience are preferred.