Strategic Budget & Forecast Analyst

Kitsap Regional Library; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 78,500 - 108,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

HRA

Employee assistance program

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal day

PERS retirement plan

Job summary

Kitsap Regional Library in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Finance & Budget Analyst to deliver professional-level budget and financial analysis with high complexity. You will develop models, forecast finances, and support capital and operating budgets across divisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, 3–5 years of analysis experience, and advanced Excel/Power BI skills. The position includes strong benefits and a path to retirement through PERS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• 3-5 years financial analysis and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Standards (BARS).
• Proficient with Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Access and other analytical software.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of the budget process and develop strategies and alternatives for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership and department staff to develop and monitor detailed project spending plans and annual budgets.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial information using advanced techniques to evaluate plans, reports, and trends.
• Provide financial modeling and forecasting and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Deliver monthly and annual financial reports and analyze budget variances and trends using Excel, Access and Power BI.
• Lead studies for Capital Improvement program using cost-benefit analyses and business cases.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Kitsap Regional Library in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Finance & Budget Analyst to deliver professional-level budget and financial analysis with high complexity. You will develop models, forecast finances, and support capital and operating budgets across divisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, 3–5 years of analysis experience, and advanced Excel/Power BI skills. The position includes strong benefits and a path to retirement through PERS.