Senior Budget & Forecast Analyst

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Budget Analyst in the Financial Management Services line. The role reports to the Budget Division, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 611 Walker reporting location, focusing on monthly financial reporting, annual budgets, and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin, 4 years in finance/budget, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. Master's degree can substitute for two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four (4) years of professional finance/budget experience required.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, monitors, and forecasts monthly financial reporting and the annual operating budget.
• Liaises with service lines to support projections, budget development, and routine budget maintenance.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a Budget Analyst in the Financial Management Services line. The role reports to the Budget Division, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 611 Walker reporting location, focusing on monthly financial reporting, annual budgets, and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin, 4 years in finance/budget, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. Master's degree can substitute for two years of experience.