Senior Budget Analyst - Budget Department

Lucas Enterprises of Escambia County FL - Pensacola, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Pensacola, FL

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Senior Budget Analyst position at Escambia County, FL, is responsible for managing the annual budgetary planning processes, performing data interpretation, and gathering information to support cost estimates. This role involves overseeing the Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) program, coordinating inter-agency activities, and ensuring effective cash flow management. The analyst will supervise staffing levels and utilize tracking software to maintain budgetary integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned programs and/or budgets by reviewing departmental budgets, amendments, and recommendations for availability of funding.
• Assists in planning and coordinating budget development and resource management plans.
• Analyzes and prepares financial data, statistics, and reports related to budgetary activities.
• Maintains documentation related to assigned areas of responsibility by preparing formal budget documents and financial reports.
• Provides advice and counsel to staff on financial reports and software, facilitating problem resolution.
• Formulates statistical and trend analysis for future revenue and expenditure projections.
• Researches proposed laws and advises management on compliance with legal requirements.
• Completes special assignments involving independent investigation and data analysis.
• Audits and analyzes operational programs to recommend policies and procedures for efficiency.
• Participates in recommendations to upgrade financial reporting and budgetary systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in budget analysis or financial management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial data interpretation.
• Experience with budgetary software and tracking systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in a government or public sector budgeting environment.
• Knowledge of state and local laws related to budgeting and finance.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities