Financial Analyst III (DTS)

State of Utah • Taylorsville, UT

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Technology Services (DTS) finance department is hiring a Financial Analyst III focused on budgets, forecasts, and rate setting. The role works cross-functionally with Hosting, Network, Desktop, Operations, and other departments to plan and report business expenses, execute strategy, assess performance, and provide insights and analytics for decision-making across the Division. Financial analysts use accounting and compliance knowledge to examine historical financial data, predict future results, and drive process and policy improvements.

The position is based at the Taylorsville State Office Building in Taylorsville, Utah, and uses a hybrid arrangement requiring two days in the office. It is full-time, with an hourly wage of $25.65–$34.00. A background check and drug test are not required. The application deadline is September 30, 2026, though the posting may close earlier if a sufficient applicant pool is received after the minimum three-business-day advertising period.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, with unquestionable integrity and credibility.
• Ability to connect multiple data points and identify upstream and downstream relationships that may not be readily apparent.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to present creative and logical solutions to identified problems.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including documenting findings and recommendations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with internal customers in a matrix organization.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, a positive attitude, and ability to work as a team player.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with strong organizational and project-management skills to multitask and complete work on time.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and historical financial data and performance.
• Provide financial models and forecasts.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and depreciation.
• Identify trends in financial performance and recommend improvements.
• Analyze actual results against plans and forecasts and prepare related analyses.
• Coordinate with finance team members to review financial information and forecasts.
• Analyze key drivers to forecast cost trends.
• Develop understanding of business processes and identify control gaps and opportunities for process efficiency.
• Prepare reports and projections based on analysis.
• Illustrate financial trends using charts and graphs.
• Complete ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as required.
• Provide oversight and mentorship as needed.
• Build understanding of cost structures and drivers by division or business unit and partner with operations leadership to drive productivity.

Benefits

• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work contributing to community services and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed