Strategic Budget & Capital Analyst

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst in the Department of Management and Budget to develop and evaluate operating and capital budgets and to optimize procedures across City departments.

The successful candidate will assist in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of related experience and/or training in budget analysis, capital projects, and accounting principles.
• Ability to stay current with changes in applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Budget Development & Monitoring: create, prepare, and track the annual operating budget, grants, capital plans, and equipment replacement programs.
• Support Departments: assist departments in budgeting, tracking expenditures and revenues, and liaising with City Manager’s Office.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: analyze trends and prepare analytical reports for review.
• Presentations: present findings and recommendations to committees and leadership.
• Project Management: track capital project expenditures and revenue using the Oracle Project Management system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Process re-engineering

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, project management, accounting, or related field

Tools

Oracle Project Management

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst in the Department of Management and Budget to develop and evaluate operating and capital budgets and to optimize procedures across City departments.

The successful candidate will assist in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program.