Financial Analyst

Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large. Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Financial Analyst performs responsible financial, statistical, budgetary, contract, procurement, data, procedural, legislative and organizational analyses in support of Court-wide operations. The position independently conducts complex research and analysis, develops financial projections and reports, and provides fact-based recommendations to support management and organizational decision-making. The Financial Analyst participates in budget development and administration, contract and procurement activities, program monitoring, and the development of policies, procedures, and operational improvements. The position works collaboratively with judicial officers, Court and County staff, executive leadership, contractors, and external agencies to coordinate programs and resolve financial and operational issues. Success in this role requires sound judgment, analytical ability, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Court information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or a closely related field -AND- one (1) year of responsible experience involving budget and financial or accounting analysis.
Five (5) years of recent experience performing accounting and administrative support functions involving budget and financial or accounting analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial, budget, statistical analysis, or legislative analysis, including interpreting legislation, regulations, or policy changes and assessing their potential impacts.
Experience working with public-sector budgets, contracts, grants, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge and experience using analytical and data-visualization tools such as Excel, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, Access, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Visual Basic and/or any of the Court's case management systems.
Ability to clearly communicate complex and analytical findings to stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple projects and working independently.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial, budget, statistical, and operational data to support data-driven Court-wide decision making.
Assist with the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, business re-engineering projects, fund tracking, and other financial planning tools.
Support procurement and contract activities, including solicitations, evaluations, and contract monitoring.
Conduct research and special projects related to policies, programs, legislation, grants, and operational initiatives, applying critical thinking to complex issues.
Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and other analytical tracking tools, and communicate findings and recommendations verbally and in writing to stakeholders.