Budget Analyst; Management Analyst I​/II

Power the City behind the scenes - support essential services, steer smarter spending and leave your mark where it matters most.

The City of Belmont is seeking a detail‑driven, forward‑thinking Budget Analyst to join our Finance Department. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who loves numbers, meaningful public service, and cross‑department collaboration. Whether you’re an emerging analyst or an experienced professional, we’re ready to place the right candidate at either the Management Analyst I or II level. Want the details? Check out the attached supplemental job description.

As our next Budget Analyst, you’ll play a key role in building and maintaining the City’s financial foundation, including:

• Preparing the
  annual operating budget
  and
  Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Designing and producing the City’s
  annual budget book
  using
  Adobe In Design
• Maintaining and supporting the City’s
  budget management system
  , providing troubleshooting, user training, and documentation
• Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and preparing
  financial reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Coordinating
  budget adjustments, transfers, and amendments
• Maintaining accurate
  chart‑of‑accounts
  and documenting financial processes
• Supporting
  payroll
  ,
  financial audits
  , and
  system upgrades
• Researching local, state, and federal regulations
  to assess financial impacts
• Collaborating with departments and agencies
  to validate and share financial data
• Taking on special projects and performing other analytical assignments

We’re looking for someone who:

• Excels at financial and analytical problem‑solving
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Can manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Has advanced Excel skills—formulas, pivots, charts, validations, and more
• Can independently prepare accurate reports, models, and visual materials with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in a collaborative, customer‑service‑oriented environment
• Can manage website content using CMS platforms and produce polished publications using tools like Adobe In Design

• Experience:2–3 years of progressively responsible fiscal or budget‑related experience, ideally in local government
• Education: Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field

Belmont is a community‑focused city where your work directly supports programs, services, and infrastructure that residents rely on. Here, analysts don’t sit on the sidelines, they help drive innovation, elevate efficiency, and strengthen financial transparency citywide.

You won’t get lost in a massive bureaucracy, your work will be seen, appreciated, and valued.