Senior Finance and Budget Analyst - State Program Administrator Principal - Paid Leave

$66,394 - $97,864/Yr

State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Paul, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Senior Finance and Budget Analyst plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the finance and budgeting functions of the Paid Leave division within the Department of Employment and Economic Development. This position involves comprehensive financial analysis, budget preparation, and forecasting to support decision-making and long-term financial strategies. The analyst will collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient resource allocation and maintain financial accuracy, ultimately contributing to the successful launch of the Paid Leave program in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and forward-looking view of the division's financial health, enabling informed decision-making and effective resource allocation.
• Plan, monitor, and control financial expenditures to prevent overspending, optimize resource use, and align spending with organizational priorities.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, evaluate financial performance, develop financial models, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient resource allocation, maintaining financial accuracy, and driving cost-effective solutions.
• Produce reports to convey accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and external parties.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, or budget preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or other closely related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting and financial analysis principles and practices.
• Experience performing financial planning, budget development, forecasting and/or analysis.
• Experience in creating, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports to varied audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Skill in navigating local, state, federal government systems including policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment where roles will evolve over time based on the needs of the organization.
• Experience in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for government.
• Skills in problem-solving to resolve project issues.
• Experience working for local, county, or state government.
• Communication skills to interact and build partnerships with all levels of agency management, staff, and customers.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility up to four (4) days per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.