Strategic Budget & Forecast Analyst

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a budget analyst to assist in preparing, developing, and analyzing departmental budgets. The role requires independent work with limited supervision and regular reporting of major activities to budget leadership.

The position emphasizes coordinating annual operating budgets, advising departments on budget submissions, and implementing budget changes throughout the fiscal year. Strong analytical skills with Power BI, Excel, and SAP are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of the annual operating budget by advising departments in the preparation and submission of their budget requests.
• Manage the implementation of the budget through collaborative efforts with departments, including budget adjustments throughout the fiscal year.
• Develop productive relationships with departments and advise/guides them on current and future special projects, multi-year planning, budget forecasting, and process improvements.
• Supervise and participate in specific research and related projects; prepare policy/process/financial analyses and benchmarking information.
• Conduct data analyses using Power BI, Microsoft Excel, SAP and other analytical tools.
• Serve as a primary contact for internal service department-related needs and information.
• Support and provide for information requests from Board, management, and departments as needed.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking a budget analyst to assist in preparing, developing, and analyzing departmental budgets. The role requires independent work with limited supervision and regular reporting of major activities to budget leadership.

The position emphasizes coordinating annual operating budgets, advising departments on budget submissions, and implementing budget changes throughout the fiscal year. Strong analytical skills with Power BI, Excel, and SAP are essential.