Sr Management and Budget Analyst

Mecklenburg County, NC•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Mecklenburg County's Office of Management and Budget is seeking a detail-driven, forward-thinking Sr. Management and Budget Analyst to support data-driven decision making, enhance fiscal accountability and help guide budgeting decisions that strengthen programs and services for our residents. In this role you will gain in-depth knowledge of all aspects of County government and support a portfolio of County departments in the development and implementation of their budget. Utilizing and building on your skills in Excel, Power BI, and other analysis tools, you will provide recommendations and analysis to help County leadership make critical decisions that move our community forward. The Sr. Management and Budget Analyst is responsible for completing complex budget, policy, and program analysis and serves as a project manager for cross-functional research projects with internal and external stakeholders. Senior Analysts present complex budget and finance information to County leadership which clearly convey key takeaways, recommendations, and facilitates informed discussion and decision making. The position also provides on-the-job training, guidance, and support to other team members.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of experience in financial, budgeting, management, or policy analysis.
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Knowledge of Business English, spelling and arithmetic
Knowledge of Overall functions, responsibilities, and services in assigned area
Knowledge of Project management and research principles and resources
Knowledge of Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Querying data, writing reports and publishing dashboards in Power BI
Knowledge of Enterprise Budgetary Analysis and Principles
Knowledge of Policy Analysis
Skills Budget calculations
Skills Financial forecasting
Skills Perform statistical analysis and conducting research
Abilities Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Abilities Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Abilities Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
Abilities Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
Abilities Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Abilities Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
Abilities Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Advanced proficiency in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of Business intelligence systems, such as PowerBI or SAP Business Objects

Nice To Haves

Certified Budget Officer certification issued by the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) preferred, or a similar certification from another state.

Responsibilities

Conduct non-routine, complex data analysis and research on budget, performance, and policy issues, as well as proposing recommendations
Analyze and review complex budget requests and make recommendations to the County Manager or designee on the validity of the request and proposed alternatives using logic and data
Perform complex budgetary, financial, and operational analyses with limited technical guidance, while considering far reaching impacts throughout the County
Monitors actual expenditures and revenues compared with budgets through the fiscal year, including year-end projections for assigned areas
Analyze data sets to identify trends and calculate scenarios
Prepare data visuals to help decision makers understand key issues
Prepare and is responsible for highly visible written communications and presentations to others that effectively, concisely, and accurately describe budgetary issues, problems, analyses, solutions, conclusions, and recommendations
Research, gather, and assemble disparate information from a variety of sources into usable formats with limited technical guidance
Collect and review holistic, historical data to develop short and long-range expenditure and revenue forecasts
Review data to analyze trends affecting financial, programmatic, and personnel needs, and may review the analytical work of others to ensure accuracy and quality.
Synthesize large data sets and determines high-level key messages and gaps
Use significant professional judgement to present findings effectively to management
Collaborate with departments on budget request development and submission. Supports all business case development
Assist departments in improvement efforts by providing analytical support in the areas of finance, processes, and communications
Foster initiatives that involve changing current business practices
Offer critical feedback to ensure viability of proposed initiatives
Provide advice and technical assistance
Assist the County Manager's Office, Board of County Commissioners, and other departments with special projects which may include procurement review, public relations, special studies, and developing customized and high-quality solutions to specific problems
May manage other team members and/or projects