Budget Analyst II

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This position performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions of the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy. The position analyzes budget requests of assigned departments, programs and funds, and acts as a primary source providing advice in the development of operational needs, new initiatives, estimated costs and expenditures needed to finance programs and operations. Works with assigned departments, programs, and funds, in the development of the annual budget; participates in the development and analysis of budget recommendations, appropriations and allocations. Presents budget recommendations to the Budget Director, Deputy Budget Chief, and Budget Chief. The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
Extensive knowledge of concepts and processes in finance area.
Strong understanding of relationship of professional discipline with other organizations and functions.
Strong Microsoft Office experience – Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Financial Functions – V Look Up, Pivot Tables, Sum IF statements, Macros, etc.
Experience with Financial Management software and databases.
Skill in interpersonal communications and in presenting information.
Ability to apply professional knowledge to carry out assignments with limited supervision.
Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
Ability to spot inconsistencies and either troubleshoot issues as they arise or escalate to higher level.
Ability to train others.
Ability to build effective relationships within the organization.
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
Minimum of (3) years as budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management.
Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems
Experience in local government finance preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control.
Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance.
Plans and carries out budget procedures for one or more departments including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues.
Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and budget analysis for financial reports.
Assists departments in the preparation of department budgets and budget materials.
Reviews and makes recommendations on department budget proposals.
Assists in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for department expenditures and revenues.
Reviews department performance measures.
Develops and maintains budget monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report.
Provides support and assists with special studies that require data compilation.
Analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations.
Assists in the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation
Performs ad hoc analysis and collaborates with senior peers on special projects.