Public Sector Financial Analyst II: Budget & Insights

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a Financial Analyst II to coordinate and provide financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing and reporting financial information for use by management.

Responsibilities include preparing analyses, monitoring expenses, supporting annual budgets and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and city policies. Strong Excel, data modeling, and communication skills are essential for management decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
• Two years' related experience; Master's may substitute for experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analyses and ad-hoc reports, researching and summarizing data.
• Monitor expenses, analyze variances, and identify potential problems.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure grant compliance and adherence to city policies and laws.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases to support reporting and data analysis.
• Communicate financial information to City management and stakeholders.

Skills

Budget policies

Accounting concepts

Internal controls

Financial systems

Excel

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

AIMS

eCOMBS

eCAPRIS

BI tools

Job description

City of Austin seeks a Financial Analyst II to coordinate and provide financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing and reporting financial information for use by management.

Responsibilities include preparing analyses, monitoring expenses, supporting annual budgets and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and city policies. Strong Excel, data modeling, and communication skills are essential for management decision‑making.