Budget Analyst (Financial Analyst II - CPPW)

City of Portland - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

1-10 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst position is a full-time role within the Budget and Management Division of the City of Portland. This division is responsible for essential services including budget development, monitoring, financial analysis, and fee development and review. The division consists of a small team of 8 employees, and the analyst will work closely with 6 other analysts to prepare and monitor budgets, conduct financial forecasting, and manage Local Improvement District financing and capital controls. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to develop budgets, monitor revenue and expenditures, and provide recommendations for investment to senior leadership. In this position, the analyst will be tasked with developing analytical models for forecasting and tracking multiple revenue sources. They will also be responsible for researching and sharing information, providing answers to inquiries from the public, elected officials, external public agencies, and various organizations. The analyst will need to develop and present objective analyses, findings, and recommendations to supervisors, managers, and City officials through written reports and oral presentations. Additionally, the role involves providing training, problem-solving, and guidance in areas of expertise, as well as coordinating and representing the bureau on citywide committees and teams. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and will be able to convey complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences. They should be innovative, organized, and results-driven, with a strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment. The position is expected to be high-paced and requires the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a focus on timely and accurate completion of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with a group of 6 other analysts assigned to budget preparation and monitoring, financial forecasting, Local Improvement District financing, and capital controls.
• Develop budgets, monitor revenue and expenditures, and make recommendations for investment to senior leadership.
• Develop analytical models for forecasting and tracking multiple revenue sources.
• Research, share information, and provide answers to questions from the public, elected officials, external public agencies and jurisdictions, other Bureaus/Offices, and various organizations, committees, community groups, and labor representatives.
• Develop and present objective analyses, observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to supervisors, managers, and City officials via written reports, oral presentations, and public forums.
• Provide training, problem-solving, advice, support, and guidance in areas of expertise.
• Coordinate and represent the bureau on citywide committees and teams.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles of public administration, municipal budget development, public sector financial management, financial analysis and forecasting, fund management and analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze and identify financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems and issues; evaluate alternatives; and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, modeling, and reviews.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities