Senior Financial Analyst & Budget Strategy Lead

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks a skilled finance professional to coordinate and oversee budgeting and financial analysis across departments. You will develop, implement and monitor budgets, generate reports, and provide strategic recommendations to management.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of professional finance experience, with strong written and oral communication and leadership skills. Willingness to work extra hours as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the above experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activities, policies and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs, and systems.
• Forecast and analyze weekly, monthly and annual expenditures.
• Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
• Acts as a liaison for client departments and participates in projects as requested by management.
• Provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis to various departments as necessary.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

The City of Houston seeks a skilled finance professional to coordinate and oversee budgeting and financial analysis across departments. You will develop, implement and monitor budgets, generate reports, and provide strategic recommendations to management.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of professional finance experience, with strong written and oral communication and leadership skills. Willingness to work extra hours as needed is required.