Business and Financial Analyst - Fleet Services

County of Weld • Greeley, CO

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About The Position

The Business and Financial Analyst performs professional-level financial, analytical, budgeting, accounting, procurement, and business support functions for Fleet Services. The position develops and analyzes financial and operational reports, supports the annual operating and capital budget process, reconciles Fleet financial and fuel transactions, administers purchase orders and supplier contracts, and serves as a key liaison with the Finance and Purchasing Departments. It provides accurate, timely information and analysis to support financial accountability, operational decision-making, and long-term Fleet planning.

The position also supports Fleet business systems, data quality, workflow efficiency, special projects, and department initiatives. The successful candidate will use financial, fleet, fuel, procurement, spreadsheet, and reporting systems and maintain documentation supporting audits, financial controls, and management review.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, reporting, procurement, contract administration, ERP systems, or related business functions; an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and public-sector financial processes.
• Ability to develop queries, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools using ERP, fleet, financial, and spreadsheet systems.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends and discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, purchase orders, requisitions, supplier contracts, and contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn and effectively use County financial, fleet, fuel, and procurement systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, contracts, and financial processes accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Fleet Services, Finance, Purchasing, County departments, and external suppliers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation sufficient to support audits, financial controls, and management review.
• Must pass a criminal background check before the employment start date.
• Must successfully pass the required pre-employment substance/drug screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years of experience with governmental accounting, public-sector budgeting, fleet financial systems, procurement, contract management, Workday or comparable ERP systems, and advanced query/report writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and operational analyses; develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, performance measures, and financial summaries; identify trends, variances, exceptions, discrepancies, and cost or process improvement opportunities; and communicate findings to Fleet leadership.
• Assist the Fleet Services Director with development, preparation, submission, and administration of annual operating and capital budgets, including projections, worksheets, supporting documentation, budget monitoring, variance research, and multi-year financial planning.
• Apply governmental accounting practices, County policies, procedures, and internal controls to Fleet financial activities; liaise with Finance; reconcile financial and fuel transactions; research discrepancies; and support journal entries, internal billing, month- and year-end processes, audits, and other financial documentation.
• Prepare and submit purchase order requisitions and supporting documentation; administer and monitor supplier contracts, renewals, extensions, balances, pricing, expenditures, and expiration dates; coordinate with Purchasing, Finance, Fleet staff, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies; and maintain procurement records.
• Use ERP, fleet management, fuel management, procurement, spreadsheet, and reporting systems to support business processes and financial controls; identify data-quality issues; and assist with system implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, documentation, and process improvements.
• Provide financial, analytical, procurement, and business support for special projects and department initiatives; perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED