Strategic Budget & Forecast Analyst

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Budget Analyst to coordinate development and implementation of financial policies, programs and analyses to prepare budgets and special projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and at least three years of professional budgeting experience. The position emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Three years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.
• Experience cannot substitute the Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, create, analyze, monitor and forecast monthly financial report and annual operating budget.
• Provide monthly line-item projections based on year-to-date actuals and trends.
• Reconcile and provide budget vs actual analysis and variance reports.
• Perform routine technical work of average complexity involving financial and trend analysis, graphs, charts, and recommendations to management.
• Provide technical assistance and act as liaison to service lines including monthly projection, annual budget, and budget transfers and journal entries.
• Prepare and develop manuals, reports, analyses and forecasting of data.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
• Significant use of Microsoft Office and SAP; strong written and oral communication and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a Budget Analyst to coordinate development and implementation of financial policies, programs and analyses to prepare budgets and special projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and at least three years of professional budgeting experience. The position emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.