Strategic Budget Analyst — City Finance & Forecasting

City-of-Albany,-o; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

VEBA contribution

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

The City of Albany is seeking a Budget Analyst to shape financial decisions and support operating and capital budgets in Oregon. You will analyze revenues and expenditures, develop financial models, and provide clear recommendations to department leaders.

Ideal candidates bring strong budgeting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve financial performance and compliance with local budget laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field with relevant budgeting/forecasting experience.
• Local government budgeting experience preferred.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Budget development, administration, and monitoring for operating and capital budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasting tools, and reporting.
• Analyze revenues, expenditures, staffing, and program costs; provide recommendations.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Labor costing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Financial systems

Job description

The City of Albany is seeking a Budget Analyst to shape financial decisions and support operating and capital budgets in Oregon. You will analyze revenues and expenditures, develop financial models, and provide clear recommendations to department leaders.

Ideal candidates bring strong budgeting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve financial performance and compliance with local budget laws.