Budget/Business Analyst

City of Roanoke, Virginia•Roanoke, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst in the Department of Management and Budget to develop and evaluate operating and capital budgets and operational methods and procedures of all City departments. The successful candidate will assist in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program. They will also develop and analyze financial trend information and prepare related analytical reports for review. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major course work in business management, public administration, accounting or related field; three to five years related experience and/or training in the application of related principles and techniques; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is an exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major course work in business management, public administration, accounting or related field
three to five years related experience and/or training in the application of related principles and techniques
equivalent combination of education and experience is required
strong interpersonal and technical writing skills
a detailed knowledge of process re-engineering
proven technical ability

Nice To Haves

May be called upon to act in a leadership role for specific projects but does not have regular supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of activities focused on analysis and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality of service and cost effectiveness from the perspective of budget planning and monitoring or the advancement of technology.
Assists in developing and implementing programs targeted at improving efficiency
Conducts requested research and surveys and presents results
Researches and advises on alternative solutions for business challenges, preparing management reports as necessary
Prepares cost/benefit analyses
Makes formal presentations orally and in writing
Develops and analyzes trend information and prepares related analytical reports for review
Participates in a variety of special projects and provides project management expertise and support
Prepares and supervises the disbursement of vendor payments.
Researches and provides financial data on request.
Assists with any financial systems implementations and improvements, including any subsystems.
Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements.
Reconciles and enters department expenditures.
Prepares journal entries, budget transactions and account reconciliations.
Participates in special projects, researches and prepares management reports as needed.
Reviews and edits work of staff, ensuring proper journal entries, financial reports to and questions about Federal, State and City accounting reports.
Assists in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program
Assists departments in developing performance measures that relate to goals and objectives outlined in their strategic business plans
Analyzes work methods, performs work measurement, manpower staffing studies, policy analysis, evaluation of alternatives, development of cost projections, organizational planning and budget analysis for all city departments
Incorporates strategic planning into organization's budgetary and operational planning processes