Strategic Budget Analyst to City Manager

City-of-Lancaster-1; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster is seeking an analytical and strategic professional to serve as Assistant to the City Manager - Budget. The role partners with the City Manager's Office and Finance Department to develop, analyze, and manage the City’s annual operating and capital budgets and the CIP.

The ideal candidate will transform complex financial data into insights, forecast long-range financial trends, and present clear recommendations to executive leadership and City Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal budgeting, financial analysis, government finance, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates development and administration of the City's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Evaluates departmental budget requests and funding priorities.
• Prepares financial analysis and recommendations on funding levels, costs, revenues, and expenditures.
• Develops multi-year financial forecasts for major City funds.
• Coordinates development of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Monitors revenues and expenditures and reports variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Performs cost-benefit and fiscal-impact analyses for programs and projects.
• Translates financial information into clear executive-level reports and presentations.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and meets budget deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of Lancaster is seeking an analytical and strategic professional to serve as Assistant to the City Manager - Budget. The role partners with the City Manager's Office and Finance Department to develop, analyze, and manage the City’s annual operating and capital budgets and the CIP.

The ideal candidate will transform complex financial data into insights, forecast long-range financial trends, and present clear recommendations to executive leadership and City Council.