Budget Analyst - III

City Budget Analyst

The City Budget Analyst I provides technical and analytical support in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the City's operating and capital budgets. This position assists in collecting and analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting long-range financial planning to ensure resources are allocated effectively and align with City priorities.

The City Budget Analyst II performs professional-level budget and financial analysis to support the City's annual operating and capital budget development, ongoing budget monitoring, and routine forecasting. This position serves as a primary budget contact for assigned departments and funds by providing technical assistance, preparing and maintaining budget schedules and reports, and ensuring budget data is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and City financial policies.

The City Budget Analyst III performs advanced professional financial and budget analysis to support the City's annual budget development, ongoing budget monitoring, and multi-year financial planning. This position serves as a lead analyst for assigned departments and/or funds, providing complex forecasting, variance analysis, and policy guidance to ensure accurate budgets, sound financial decision-making, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City financial policies.

Experience, Education, and

Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

All Levels:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public policy, or a closely related field.
• Experience using data analysis, financial modeling, presentation development, and database software.
• Experience providing budget support, oversight, utilizing data reporting tools, and financial analysis.

City Budget Analyst I:

• A certificate of comparable length and program content may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
• Six (6) months to two (2) years of previous budget analyst experience.

City Budget Analyst II:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of budget analyst or equivalent experience.

City Budget Analyst III:

• Five (5) years of experience as a budget analyst or equivalent experience

OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, public policy, or a closely related field
• Previous experience as a budget analyst.
• Experience in the public sector.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

City Budget Analyst I :

• Basic knowledge of governmental budgeting and financial principles.
• Familiarity with accounting practices, fiscal policies, and public sector financial regulations.
• Understanding data collection, analysis, and reporting methods.
• Knowledge of office software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation tools.
• Skill in analyzing financial data, identifying variances, and preparing accurate reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings clearly.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools.
• Ability to learn and apply municipal budgeting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and present budgetary information in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to incorporate City Council priorities, Imagine Greeley goals, and project rankings into the Capital Improvement Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, departments, and leadership across the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail in financial work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while working within established policies, resources, and departmental objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

City Budget Analyst I :

• Assists in preparing and administering the City's annual operating budget and/or capital budget under the guidance of senior staff.
• Collects, reviews, and compiles departmental budget requests; verifies accuracy, completeness, coding, and alignment with budget instructions and timelines.
• Performs routine financial analysis, including trend reviews, variance analysis, position/salary cost projections, and identification of budget impacts.
• Supports development and maintenance of budget schedules, templates, and supporting documentation; tracks submissions and follows up with departments as needed.
• Prepares standard and ad hoc reports (e.g., budget-to-actual, encumbrance, staffing cost summaries) using the City's financial system and spreadsheets.
• Assists with year-end and mid-year processes, including baseline adjustments, re-appropriations, carry forwards, and budget amendments as assigned.
• Provides customer service to departments by answering basic budget questions and assisting with budget system navigation and reporting.
• Supports routine reconciliation activities…