Financial Analyst I

City of Lubbock • 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

This position provides professional level financial knowledge and skills including budget, financial and performance metrics monitoring and analysis to support financial decision making under direct supervision.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelors degree in finance, business administration, accounting, public administration, or a related field or any combination of relevant education and experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of financial management
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of financial and quantitative analysis
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration and budgeting
• Ability to analyze problems and develop recommendations
• Ability to compile and interpret data
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with management and employees
• Ability to develop financial forecasts
• Ability to communicate effectively with others

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating/grants/capital budgets with departments by basing budget on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors
• Monitors and tracks operating/grants/capital budgets for financial reporting
• Develops current year estimate on department expenditures and revenue
• Writes and reviews financial documents
• Monitors and tracks performance measures and provides internal review and assessment of department measures to confirm data and trend accuracy and the appropriateness of the methodology used in measurement creation and tracking
• Assists in compilation of monthly management reports
• Conducts research for special projects
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Perform related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level