Senior Budget Analyst Jobs

Position Summary

The purpose and mission of the Office of Financial Management is to be responsive to the priorities and needs of the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County, to ensure financial stability and operational health; through strategic and accurate budgeting, timely financial reporting, best in class procurement and promoting a culture within our enterprise that empowers professional development and transformative leadership. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Position will manage a wide range of financial and budgetary matters on behalf of City-County agencies. The position holder works within the City’s Office of Finance and Management, which serves as the central finance department for the City-County government, performing a variety of complex budgetary and financial services for city and county agencies and officials. The senior budget analyst will research, analyze, consolidate, and present financial data to the Budget Manager and Deputy Controller to support fiscal policy decision making. The position will communicate fiscal policy to agency leadership and respond to general requests related to budget management. Ability to use independent judgment when there are no policies or procedures in place. Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding and deal with problems involving multiple variables in a variety of situations. Position reports to Budget Manager.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the budget manager on reporting requirements pursuant to State code and the Department of Local Government Finance
• Collaborate with stakeholders both internal and external to the City, respond to inquiries, provide specialized and complex information and assistance regarding specific budgetary transaction, and work with finance staff to resolve budgetary issues and guide budgetary decision making
• Responsible for intermediate financial analysis that results in recommendations to the Budget Manager for presentation to the Controller and Deputy Controller
• Manage and oversee the budget for their assigned agency or department
• Serves as a liaison between the central finance office and agency leadership on financial matters ranging from budget development, capital planning, funding options for projects and programs, and feasibility studies
• Provides advice to client agencies with regards to financial strategy and budget management
• Establishing and expanding a working knowledge of the City/County budget process, the accounting system, and the chart of accounts
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
• Establishing and expanding a familiarity with State fiscal policy and administrative changes impacting local government finance
• Serve as a resource to new team members and providing training on basic budget analyst responsibilities at the request of the Budget Manager
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Monitors and tracks financial transactions, maintaining financial systems, reconciling financial discrepancies, preparing decision packages
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for assigned agency and departments, working with management to plan and identify business and capital needs, forecast expenditures, determine funding for projects and programs, conduct feasibility studies, and represent OFM at budget hearings
• Manages and oversees contracts, which includes reviewing contractor requirements, terms, and rates to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies
• Approves and allocates funds with budget accounts to pay for contractor goods and services
• Tracks and forecast tax distributions and allocations, performing fiscal analysis of legislative proposals at the local and state level, and managing fund proformas for major City/County funds
• Analyzing agency/departmental personnel spending trends and budgetary impact of personnel changes

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in public policy, Finance, Business, Economics or related field or four years’ experience in government budgeting. Proficiency in financial analysis tools, including Excel, and familiarity with financial systems. Four years’ experience in financial management with budgeting experience, OR two years’ experience as a budget analyst.

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. Five or more years’ experience as a finance professional. Prior professional experience in government employment with a preference toward local government. Familiarity with database tools such as PeopleSoft Finance or other ERP accounting systems.