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City of Indianapolis · 1 month ago

Budget Analyst - OFM

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The City of Indianapolis is committed to ensuring financial stability and operational health for its citizens. The Budget Analyst will manage financial and budgetary matters for City-County agencies, perform complex financial analysis, and support fiscal policy decision-making by providing specialized information and assistance to agency leadership.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between the central finance office and agency leadership on financial matters ranging from budget development, capital planning, funding options for projects and programs, and feasibility studies

Work with stakeholders both internal and external to the City, respond to inquiries, provide specialized and complex information and assistance regarding specific budgetary transaction, and work with finance staff to resolve budgetary issues and guide budgetary decision making

Understand the fundamentals of budgeting and, with support, guides fiscal decision making for their portfolio of assigned agency and departments

Responsible for, with support, intermediate financial analysis that results in recommendations to the Budget Manager for presentation to the Controller and Deputy Controller

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for assigned agencies and departments, working with management to plan and identify business and capital needs, forecast expenditures, determine funding for projects and programs, and conduct feasibility studies

Manage and oversee the budget for their assigned agency or department by monitoring and tracking financial transactions, maintaining financial systems, reconciling financial discrepancies, preparing decision packages, and managing and overseeing contracts, which includes reviewing contractor requirements, terms, and rates to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies, and approving and allocating funds with budget accounts to pay for contractor goods and services

Providing advice to client agencies with regards to budget management

Analyzes agency/departmental personnel spending trends and budgetary impact of personnel changes

Establishing a working knowledge of the City/County budget process, the accounting system, and the chart of accounts

Establishing a familiarity with State fiscal policy and administrative changes impacting local government finance

Must maintain confidentiality at all times

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget managementExcel proficiencyPublic Policy knowledgeAccounting knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field

Proficiency in financial analysis tools, including Excel, and familiarity with financial systems

Preferred

Master's degree in Public Policy, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field

One or more years' experience as a finance professional

Prior professional experience in government employment with a preference toward local government

Company

City of Indianapolis

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County offers an amazing array of career opportunities with more than 400 job titles and 37 divisions to choose from.

Founded in 1821

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees