Management Analyst - Finance (Temporary)

City of Goldsboro

5d•$29 - $36

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This position primarily serves as a champion for performance management and task management within the Finance Department. There is heavy emphasis on working with data using Excel and PowerBI to build departmental dashboards. Work involves overseeing and analyzing data and reviewing systems and procedures; reviewing and analyzing data from multiple internal and external sources; communicating results and making recommendations to various levels within the organization; responding to management requests for information in coordination with department management; and conducting independent data exploration. This position will coordinate with various departments, provide information, and conduct varying levels of analysis regarding a variety of improvement efforts. Additionally, this position will use Monday.com and JIRA task management systems. It is helpful to be well-versed in project management and process improvement. This is a temporary, full-time position Applicants are required to attach a resume. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Consult with departments and workgroups in the development of mission statements, strategic goals, and key performance indicators that align employees and teams to the organization’s vision Identify, initiate, develop, direct, conduct, and facilitate performance management events and training (including the facilitation of SWOT analyses) Maintain and continue to improve mechanisms used for ongoing tracking of performance and performance management review meetings Mentor/advise champions and departmental leaders on best practices and application of performance management principles and techniques Build organizational capacity for performance management through shared language and training Maintain internal and public-facing performance dashboards using Excel, PowerBI, Monday.com, and or SharePoint Engage in facilitating one-year work planning activities with departments and workgroups (using Monday.com) Engage in project management activities including project planning, research, data collection, project execution, and report preparation Manage assigned improvement projects which may include facilitation and use of tools and techniques that promote continuous improvement Train staff on the current process, updated processes, and other areas Provide support to the business process improvement program Provide support for departmental action planning Provide professional level support to the Finance department, and perform administrative, operational, and consulting duties (conducts and analyzes research, program development, project management/coordination, sharing best practices, and conducts focus groups) Make both formal and informational presentations to staff members, officials, and the general public Review and evaluate new/improved business and management practices to apply to organization programs or operations; recommendations for improvement and corrective action to standardize or improve organizational systems May provide mentoring or training to assigned staff and to key organization stakeholders and process owners on process improvement business systems, performance management systems, and industry best practices. Perform other duties as assigned The primary focus of this position is with Purchasing; however, the role may also support other areas of Finance as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Business, Industrial Psychology, Sociology, Math, Economics, or Public Administration with three (3) years of full-time experience in a related field.
OR any combination of applicable experience.
Skill in the use of statistical analysis, analyzing data sets, reporting and data compilation software, workflow modeling software including MS Visio or other similar software, and project planning and management software (PowerBi, JIRA and Monday.com are preferred.)
Skill in researching, data collection, and reporting
Ability to analyze systems and procedures, write and revise standards and procedures, handle multiple projects
Analyze technology trends to identify applications that may assist with conducting duties
Demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able to identify trends, relationships, and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems
Effective written and verbal communication
Plan and lead strategic initiatives
Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Handle changing priorities and at times, ambiguity
Manage projects; meet deadlines
Ensure outstanding customer service
Use a computer and use Microsoft Office applications, including advance word processing/desktop publishing, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public
Read, analyze and interpret procedure manuals, reports, memos, correspondence and other documents
Data analysis and problem solving
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Effectively articulate and present information to management
Use independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives
Accurately record and maintain records
Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Nice To Haves

It is helpful to be well-versed in project management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Consult with departments and workgroups in the development of mission statements, strategic goals, and key performance indicators that align employees and teams to the organization’s vision
Identify, initiate, develop, direct, conduct, and facilitate performance management events and training (including the facilitation of SWOT analyses)
Maintain and continue to improve mechanisms used for ongoing tracking of performance and performance management review meetings
Mentor/advise champions and departmental leaders on best practices and application of performance management principles and techniques
Build organizational capacity for performance management through shared language and training
Maintain internal and public-facing performance dashboards using Excel, PowerBI, Monday.com, and or SharePoint
Engage in facilitating one-year work planning activities with departments and workgroups (using Monday.com)
Engage in project management activities including project planning, research, data collection, project execution, and report preparation
Manage assigned improvement projects which may include facilitation and use of tools and techniques that promote continuous improvement
Train staff on the current process, updated processes, and other areas
Provide support to the business process improvement program
Provide support for departmental action planning
Provide professional level support to the Finance department, and perform administrative, operational, and consulting duties (conducts and analyzes research, program development, project management/coordination, sharing best practices, and conducts focus groups)
Make both formal and informational presentations to staff members, officials, and the general public
Review and evaluate new/improved business and management practices to apply to organization programs or operations; recommendations for improvement and corrective action to standardize or improve organizational systems
May provide mentoring or training to assigned staff and to key organization stakeholders and process owners on process improvement business systems, performance management systems, and industry best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned