Finance Business Analyst

S R INTERNATIONAL INC

14h•Remote

About The Position

Maricopa County is seeking an experienced Finance Business Analyst or Fiscal Analyst to support departmental budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. The role involves evaluating budgets, monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, and advising leadership on financial planning. The position is described as remote and temporary, with local candidates only. The contract runs through November 12, 2027. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. The listed work location is 301 W Jefferson, 9th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of professional accounting or finance experience.
Candidates without a degree must have 6 years of professional experience.
Postgraduate degrees or relevant professional-level experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis.
Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.
Experience analyzing financial statements, departmental expenditures, and budget performance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, maintain, and report departmental budgets and strategic plans.
Research financial matters and develop budget, staffing, and expenditure projections.
Collaborate with the Budget Office to prepare annual budgets and forecast staffing and operating costs.
Analyze departmental expenditures and monitor budget performance.
Conduct projection analysis, position-control analysis, and board agenda item reviews.
Advise leadership and finance personnel on long-term revenue, expenditure, and service-demand forecasts.
Review financial statements for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with budgetary policies, standards, and applicable laws.
Assist in developing departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Support financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and cost accounting activities.
Evaluate business processes and implement procedural improvements.