Remote Budget & Financial Planning Analyst

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to support biennial budgets and legislative sessions, maintaining DEED's accounting framework and SWIFT data entry. The role also covers operational budgeting, variance analysis, and federal reporting throughout the fiscal year.

This position provides financial oversight on cost allocations, audit readiness, and guidance on administrative requirements, with telework eligibility and in‑person work

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in State, Federal, County or City accounting or finance within the last ten (10) years.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other closely related field; substitutions as described.
• Experience using a large, complex ERP system such as SWIFT or Anaplan.
• Experience with GAAP for government and interpreting finance related state and federal laws.
• Experience in creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports for varied audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget and financial support during biennial budget cycles, capital budget, and legislative sessions.
• Develop and maintain DEED accounting structure and enter budget data into SWIFT.
• Assist with annual operational budgets and variance reporting, including federal reporting.
• Provide high‑level financial oversight, cost allocations, and audit guidance.
• Communicate with program areas and management to support financial decisions.

Skills

Experience with GAAP government

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SWIFT

Anaplan

SEMA4

AMA

BPAS

CBS

FNTS

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to support biennial budgets and legislative sessions, maintaining DEED's accounting framework and SWIFT data entry. The role also covers operational budgeting, variance analysis, and federal reporting throughout the fiscal year.

This position provides financial oversight on cost allocations, audit readiness, and guidance on administrative requirements, with telework eligibility and in‑person work