Finance IT Analyst Senior

Finance It Analyst, Senior

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity… YOU!!! This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The maximum hiring compensation range for this position is to not exceed 90,000/a year.

The Finance IT Analyst, Senior provides advanced analytical, technical, and operational support for financial systems and programs within the Department of Finance. This role blends senior-level management analysis with specialized financial systems expertise—supporting system troubleshooting, data extraction, reporting, governance, and technology-enabled process improvement. The position independently evaluates complex issues, supports decision-making, and contributes to department-wide technology initiatives, financial process improvements, and policy development.

The incumbent frequently collaborates with leadership, end-users, technology partners, and external agencies to optimize financial operations and strengthen the integrity, accessibility, and accuracy of financial data.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Systems Support & Troubleshooting:
• Assist customers and end-users with system access, functionality, navigation, and issue resolution.
• Perform troubleshooting of technical and financial system issues, escalating to IT or vendors when necessary.
• Analyze root causes of system errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Review system data flows, configuration, and interface points to ensure accuracy and operational continuity.
• Support QA validation, verification, and testing.
• Data Analysis, Reporting & SQL/Database Work:
• Write SQL scripts to extract, review, validate, and troubleshoot financial data.
• Identify, understand, and leverage database structures, including interpretation of entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical and financial data to support program evaluation and operational decision-making.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, forecasts, and data summaries for leadership and program stakeholders.
• Support Data Warehouse and Data Analytics initiatives
• Program, Process, & Operational Analysis:
• Analyze and coordinate the administrative and operational performance of programs and projects, particularly those involving financial functions.
• Conduct complex financial analyses, reconciliations, and reviews of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with Finance Administrative Unit to draft, revise, and maintain documentation such as policies, SOPs, desk aids, reports, and process maps.
• Evaluate program and system performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls Support:
• Collaborate with Finance Administrative Unit to support development and implementation of governance frameworks, program policies, and technology-supported administrative processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, standards, and departmental requirements related to financial system integrity and reporting.
• Participate in audits, system reviews, and process assessments to identify risks, compliance issues, or control needs.
• Oversee or contribute to processing and validation of complex financial transactions.
• Project & Technology Implementation Support:
• Participate in cross-functional project teams implementing new or upgraded financial technology solutions.
• Support system testing, validation, user acceptance, and readiness activities.
• Assist in documenting requirements, assessing system impacts, and facilitating end-user training.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and communication between Finance, IT, and external partners.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Communication & Liaison Work:
• Participate in cross-functional project teams implementing new or upgraded financial technology solutions.
• Support system testing, validation, user acceptance, and readiness activities.
• Assist in documenting requirements, assessing system impacts, and facilitating end-user training.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and communication between Finance, IT, and external partners.
• Leadership, Guidance &
  
  Collaboration:
• Serve as a lead worker when assigned, guiding professional, paraprofessional, or support staff.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring related to systems, reporting, processes, or compliance requirements.
• Support departmental efforts to standardize practices, develop consistent procedures, and improve service delivery.

Knowledge,…