Budget Analyst IV - FP&A

$40,500 - $47,493/Yr

City of Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst IV position within the City of Houston's Finance Department focuses on overseeing the management of the city-wide budget exceeding $5.7 billion. This role involves financial reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and collaboration with various city departments to ensure accurate financial forecasting and reporting. The analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the Mayor's initiatives for a vibrant and equitable Houston by providing insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial activities and procedures to manage budgets effectively.
• Undertake in-depth analyses and make recommendations to management.
• Generate and oversee various budget and financial reports as requested by management.
• Establish and maintain budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
• Analyze financial information and provide variance and forecast analysis and reports.
• Review financial materials and make appropriate recommendations.
• Act as a liaison for the department.
• Provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis to various departments as necessary.
• Participate in other projects as requested by management.
• Forecast and analyze weekly, monthly, and annual expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics, or a closely related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Budget and forecast preparation experience
• Management and personnel reporting experience
• Variance analysis experience
• Data analysis experience
• Technical assistance experience
• Financial and budget analysis experience
• Forecasting expenditures experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities