Senior City Financial Analyst — Budget & Forecasting

City of Detroit

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

City of Detroit is recruiting a Financial Analyst III for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer - ODFS. The role conducts complex financial analyses and prepares detailed reports to support city operations.

Responsibilities include forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis across multiple years, and consolidation of financial data within ERP Cloud. The position emphasizes strategic planning, multi-year financial modeling, and collaboration with city agencies to drive financial integrity and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field with 24 credits in accounting/finance/economics.
At least 3 years of professional experience in budgets, loans, or financial data.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex analyses and provide recommendations on financial and operational results.
Prepare detailed reports explaining basis for conclusions and forecast budget to actual across multiple years.
Execute month-end close processes including variance analysis and forecasting.
Develop, implement and monitor financial and operational performance measures.
Engage in strategic analyses and planning to support city agencies.