Sr Analyst, Finance

Position Title

Sr Analyst, Finance (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

req
8554

Ut Finance & Customer Support

UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A

Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

Full-Time Regular

Exempt

$72,013. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

$87,000. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Final date to receive applications is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/24/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews.

Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending:
  Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Work related to budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes that support the organization's financial health and business strategy.

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Prepare, review and edit budget vs. actual variance analysis and narrative assessment reports. Validate variance root causes, develop recommendations for course of action, and review and communicate impacts and results with upper management and cross functional stakeholders.
• Drive budget development and forecast projections with management team. Develop alternatives for most effective utilization of resources. Document and review team details and rationale for use in periodic variance reporting.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate complex data utilizing broad advanced accounting and finance conceptual knowledge.
• Data mine, compile, model and lead teams in analysis of data from various sources and systems (including ERP). Proactively identify and highlight business issue concerns and opportunities.
• Develop recommendations on business decisions based on broad knowledge of best practices and data supported financial analysis, and lead implementation of solutions.
• Participates and leads service area in capital improvement plan for core City infrastructure, coordination, validation, and assessment. Designs and actively seeks process improvements and cost-effective efficiencies.
• Oversee teams and manage financial ad hoc projects of complex nature, capital estimates, grant research and reporting, and process improvement initiatives with service area and organization-wide implications.
• Using wide…