Sr. Financial Analyst (Appointed)

City of Memphis, TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis, TN is seeking a Budget Analyst to coordinate and compile operating and CIP budgets for assigned divisions under the Budget Supervisor. You will review budgets submitted by divisions, recommend changes to align with guidelines, and monitor performance to project financial trends.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field with four years' experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budget forecasting; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Four years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budget forecasting.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• High proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, financial software, and PC network programs and the ability to understand internal configuration of budgeting software preferred.
• Oracle and Hyperion financial software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and compile the Operating and CIP Budgets of assigned divisions.
• Review and analyze operating and capital budgets submitted by divisions.
• Recommend changes to division budgets to conform to prescribed guidelines and implement cost saving measures.
• Review division budget performance measures to support priority focused spending.
• Utilize complex financial software to create and revise documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphs, and charts.
• Monitor division budgets against actual performance monthly and project financial trends.
• Assist with the preparation of Operating and CIP books for internal and external reporting.
• Review resolutions and ordinances submitted by divisions for conformity within the City's procedures and adjust budgets as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Oracle

Hyperion

Budgeting software

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $56,102.54 - $85,841.60

Works under the general supervision of the Budget Supervisor to coordinate and compile the Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets of assigned divisions. Reviews and analyzes operating and capital budgets submitted by divisions. Recommends changes to division budget request in order to conform division budgets to prescribed guidelines and implement cost saving measures. Reviews and analyzes division budget performance measures to support priority focused spending. Utilizes complex financial software to assist in preparation, verification, and analysis of division budgets and to create and/or revise documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphs, and charts. Monitors division budgets against actual performance monthly and projects financial trends. Assists with the preparation of Operating and CIP books for internal and external reporting. Reviews resolutions and ordinances submitted by divisions for conformity within the City's operating procedures and processes, and adjust budgets throughout the year as deemed necessary by ordinance or resolution.

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• 1. May assist Budget Manager on special projects.
• 2. May serve on committees, as necessary, to assist in special project assignments.
• 3. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires the use of general office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, and telephones. Requires the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with managers and staff.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office environment except during on-site visits to divisions to observe or monitor operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field and four (4) years' experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budget forecasting; or any combination of education and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Master's Degree preferred. High degree of proficiency in computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, financial software, and PC network programs and the ability to understand internal configuration of budgeting software preferred. Oracle and Hyperion financial software experience preferred.