Senior Financial Analyst; Departmental Promotional

Job Summary

Salary: $80,963.58 – $ annually.

Location:

Administration: 300 West Third Street, Oxnard 93030, CA.

Job Type: Full Time.

Job Number: 3195-FN-2606-VM.

Department:
Finance.

Opening Date: 06/10/2026.

Closing Date: 6/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific.

Senior Financial Analyst (Budget Team)

NOTE: This position is only open to current employees in the Finance Department.

The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with strong technical skills to join our Budget team. The ideal candidate will have experience in budget development and analysis and will be interested in working with large volumes of data. This position will be responsible for basic principles, methods and practices of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting.

• Participates in preparation of Citywide mid‑year update and annual budget. In addition, lead the Citywide preparation of the annual personnel budget in coordination with City departments and under direction of the Budget Manager.
• Participates in fiscal year‑end carryover analysis, monthly/quarterly/year‑end budget‑to‑actual variance identification and analysis, and recommends resolving actions needed.
• Participates in ERP setup and maintenance related to budgeted accounts, projects, etc., reviews requests and recommends approval or modification.
• Participates in Committee & Council agenda review and provides financial‑related recommendations to management.
• Participates in identifying and testing new ways to utilize Open Gov budget software to enhance the budget production and monitoring processes.
• Leads technical Open Gov budget software annual and mid‑year budget instance set‑up requiring timely and accurate reconciliation of large volumes of data.
• Coordinates with external consultants and internal departments as needed and leads input to City systems including reconciliation of Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) Updates and Internal Service Fund allocations required during the annual budget process.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work; supervises and oversees paraprofessional and professional staff in assigned area; may assist in training staff and serving as a lead worker.
• Provides programs management in assigned area; provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.
• Gathers information, analyzes and compiles data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations and databases.
• Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned division, program, and/or project budgets and expenditures. Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Positions assigned to fiscal analysis may be responsible for:

• Providing accounting, budget, financial management and financial reporting/analysis in accordance with GAAP.
• Researching discrepancies and reconciling funds and accounts.
• Preparing financial reports.
• Analyzing and forecasting expenses and revenues.
• Reviewing and approving requisitions.
• Overseeing daily operations, initiatives or projects.
• Leading project development, design, coordination and implementation of programs.
• Preparing cost estimates, forecasts, financial analyses and financial statements.
• Preparing the ACFR, including financial statements and schedules.
• Preparing and coordinating annual budget preparation.
• Assisting customers with financial and accounting issues.
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