City Budget Analyst I - III

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

3h•$55,273 - $129,075•Hybrid

About The Position

The City Budget Analyst I provides technical and analytical support in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the City’s operating and capital budgets. This position assists in collecting and analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting long-range financial planning to ensure resources are allocated effectively and align with City priorities. The City Budget Analyst II performs professional-level budget and financial analysis to support the City’s annual operating and capital budget development, ongoing budget monitoring, and routine forecasting. This position serves as a primary budget contact for assigned departments and funds by providing technical assistance, preparing and maintaining budget schedules and reports, and ensuring budget data is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and City financial policies. This role analyzes budget-to-actual results, research variances, supports budget amendments and transfers, and contributes to the preparation of budget publications and management reporting. The City Budget Analyst III performs advanced professional financial and budget analysis to support the City’s annual budget development, ongoing budget monitoring, and multi-year financial planning. This position serves as a lead analyst for assigned departments and/or funds, providing complex forecasting, variance analysis, and policy guidance to ensure accurate budgets, sound financial decision-making, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City financial policies. This role prepares and presents clear financial reports and recommendations for department leadership and Finance management and may provide lead work direction and technical guidance to other budget staff. The City Budget Analyst I and II are part of the Budget Department led by the Budget and Policy Director. The City Budget Analyst III is part of the Budget Department led by the Budget and Policy Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public policy, or a closely related field.
Experience using data analysis, financial modeling, presentation development, and database software.
Experience providing budget support, oversight, utilizing data reporting tools, and financial analysis.
A certificate of comparable length and program content may be substituted for bachelor’s degree (for Analyst I).
Six (6) months to two (2) years of previous budget analyst experience (for Analyst I).
Two (2) to four (4) years of budget analyst or equivalent experience (for Analyst II).
Five (5) years of experience as a budget analyst or equivalent experience (for Analyst III).
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Basic knowledge of governmental budgeting and financial principles.
Familiarity with accounting practices, fiscal policies, and public sector financial regulations.
Understanding data collection, analysis, and reporting methods.
Knowledge of office software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation tools.
Skill in analyzing financial data, identifying variances, and preparing accurate reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings clearly.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools.
Ability to learn and apply municipal budgeting policies, procedures, and best practices.
Ability to interpret, explain, and present budgetary information in a clear, concise manner.
Ability to incorporate City Council priorities, Imagine Greeley goals, and project rankings into the Capital Improvement Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan.
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, departments, and leadership across the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail in financial work.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while working within established policies, resources, and departmental objectives.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in finance, accounting, public policy, or a closely related field
Previous experience as a budget analyst.
Experience in the public sector.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing and administering the City’s annual operating budget and/or capital budget under the guidance of senior staff.
Collects, reviews, and compiles departmental budget requests; verifies accuracy, completeness, coding, and alignment with budget instructions and timelines.
Performs routine financial analysis, including trend reviews, variance analysis, position/salary cost projections, and identification of budget impacts.
Supports development and maintenance of budget schedules, templates, and supporting documentation; tracks submissions and follows up with departments as needed.
Prepares standard and ad hoc reports (e.g., budget-to-actual, encumbrance, staffing cost summaries) using the City’s financial system and spreadsheets.
Assists with year-end and mid-year processes, including baseline adjustments, re-appropriations, carryforwards, and budget amendments as assigned.
Provides customer service to departments by answering basic budget questions and assisting with budget system navigation and reporting.
Supports routine reconciliation activities and helps identify and correct budgeting and accounting issues (e.g., miscoding, missing entries, inconsistent assumptions).
Assists with documentation for budget policies, procedures, and internal controls; maintains organized files for audit readiness and records retention.
Participates in budget meetings and may take notes, document decisions, and track follow-up items.
Builds on the Essential Functions in the City Budget Analyst I and increase in responsibility, i.e. Level I assists vs. leads, collects, performs, prepares, provides, develops
Level II builds on the Essential Functions in the City Budget Analyst I and leads, reviews, conducts, monitors, improves, trains, coordinates, etc. adding policy compliance/reasonableness and recommending options/solutions (higher judgment).
Level III builds on the Essential Functions in the City Budget Analyst I and II and supports development, reviews, corrects, etc., supporting downstream implementation in systems, are a trainer/subject matter expert, escalates complex items and policy compliance; takes on a more strategic role, and recommends corrective actions, requiring advance Colorado municipal expertise in root-cause diagnoses and long range planning.