Finance & Budget Analyst

Kitsap Regional Library•Bremerton, WA

1d•$38 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Regional Library is seeking a motivated and skilled Financial and Budget Analyst to provide professional level budget and financial analysis work with a high degree of difficulty and complexity. This position provides independent financial analysis and serves as a technical advisor on a wide range of issues and programs. Responsibilities include development of analysis models to evaluate organizational financial performance, identification of impact of proposed action plans, preparation and tracking of annual operating and capital budgets, development of long-range financial plans and forecasts, and maintenance of financial information databases. This position exercises considerable discretion and independent judgement when evaluating various alternatives and making recommendations and decisions. Work assignments typically are highly visible and technically complex, have significant financial responsibility, require discretion, and involve collaboration with all KRL divisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required.
Three to five years' financial analysis and budgeting experience.
Knowledge of Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Standards (BARS)
Proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Access, and other analytical or data visualization software.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, present and communicate financial information clearly at all levels, including non-financial managers and staff.
Knowledge of governmental and public-sector budgeting principles, financial management practices, and long-range financial planning.
Knowledge of Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting Standards (BARS) and applicable accounting principles, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of operating and capital budget development, monitoring, and forecasting methodologies.
Knowledge of financial modeling techniques, variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance measurement tools.
Knowledge of organizational planning processes and the financial impacts of strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
Advanced skill in financial analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial models, and data analysis tools.
Skill in developing financial forecasts, budget projections, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Skill in preparing clear, concise, and accurate financial reports for leadership, managers, and stakeholders.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion when evaluating alternatives and making recommendations.
Ability to analyze complex financial issues, identify underlying causes, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership and departmental staff on financial and budget matters.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working with large volumes of financial data.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
Ability to continuously improve business processes through innovation, process evaluation, and

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of the budget process and develop strategies and alternatives that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and change.
Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership and department staff to develop and monitor detailed project spending plans and annual budgets.
Analyze and interpret complex financial information and policies using advanced principals and techniques to review and evaluate the accuracy of plans, reports, and supporting information; identify and observe trends, examine basic elements and key relationships, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
Provide financial modeling and forecasting; defend and monitor complex operating and capital budgets.
Deliver monthly and annual financial reports. Provide information to senior leadership to facilitate analysis of budget variances and financial trends using Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, and other analytical or data visualization software.
Lead studies and analysis for the development of the Capital Improvement program using cost-benefit analysis, business cases, and similar techniques to assist in the prioritization of capital investments within the department based on consistent objective criteria.