Budget​/Business Analyst

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Budget/Business Analyst in the Department of Management and Budget to develop and evaluate operating and capital budgets and operational methods and procedures of all City departments. The successful candidate will assist in the development, preparation, publication and monitoring of the annual operating and grants budget, capital improvement program and capital maintenance and equipment replacement program.

They will also develop and analyze financial trend information and prepare related analytical reports for review.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

These are final phrases indicating the role status:

• This is an exempt position.
• The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

Performs a wide variety of activities focused on analysis and re‑engineering of business processes to maximize quality of service and cost effectiveness from the perspective of budget planning and monitoring or the advancement of technology.

Include some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Budget Development & Monitoring:
  Help create, prepare, and track the annual operating budget, grants, capital improvement plans, and equipment replacement programs.
• Support Departments:
  Work with departments on tracking expenditures, revenues, and support them on how to budget and plan for the next fiscal year. Additionally, act as a liaison between the Division of Management and Budget and the City Manager’s Office.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Analyze trends and prepare reports for review, highlighting important budget and operational insights.
• Presentations:
  Present findings and recommendations both in writing and verbally, integrating strategic planning into the budgeting process for different committees, departments, leadership, etc.
• Pre‑Budget Development Responsibilities (Yearly):
  • Track department expenditures, revenues, and build trends.
  • Coordinate with departments on expenditure monitoring – meeting once a month (required).
  • Prepare expenditure reports quarterly, informing the supervisor of department spending and issues monthly (required).
  • Participate in the new hire orientation presentation.
  • Sign up for training related to government budgeting – continuing education (required; online‑ONLY unless approved by supervisor for offsite).
  • Train departments on the Oracle platform, when needed.
  • Coordinate with accounting staff on discrepancies in the department’s expenditures.
  • Reconcile the adopted budget with the current budget quarterly and communicate with departments on differences.
  • Assist with reconciling purchase orders and P‑Card transactions to ensure departments are aware of their encumbrances and charges.
  • Assist accounting staff in the year‑end process.
  • Educate departments on account coding.
  • Join committees, boards, and commissions (recommended) as part of continuing education.
• Budget Development Responsibilities (Seasonal):
  • Present to the budget committee on department spending to assist with next fiscal year’s budgeting.
  • Assist departments in preparing the budget for the budget committee.
  • Attend community meetings and assist in prep work required.
  • Attend budget presentations and public hearings.
  • Assist in responding to City Council questions.
  • Review external agencies’ applications.
  • Prepare analysis reports on expenditures, personnel, revenues, etc., for the budget committee.
  • Assist in budgeting for General Fund grant match items needed for the next fiscal year.
  • Assist in personnel budgeting and reconciling positions.
  • Assist in the preparation of the capital improvement program plan and work with project managers.
  • Assist in revenue and…