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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business administration, finance, project management, accounting, or a related field. Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or any equivalent combination of education and experience with capital projects, capital assets, project management, and accounting principles and practices, including the ability to stay current with changes in applicable standards.

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

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.

This is an exempt position.

SUMMARY 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. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business administration, finance, project management, accounting, or a related field. Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or any equivalent combination of education and experience with capital projects, capital assets, project management, and accounting principles and practices, including the ability to stay current with changes in applicable standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Budget Analyst Role Overview

• 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, andsupportthem on how to budget and plan for the next fiscal year. Additionally, act as a liaisonbetweenthe division of management and budgetand 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.
• Project Management:
  Collaborate with departments to track capital project expenditures and revenue using the Oracle Project Management system. Additionally, transfer funding between projects after receiving supervisor approval.

Pre-Budget Development Responsibilities(Yearly)

• Track department expenditures, revenues, and buildtrends
• Coordinate with departments on expenditure monitoring – meeting once a month (required)
• Prepare expenditure reports quarterly, informing the supervisor of department spending and issuesmonthly (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 the departments of the Oracle platform,when needed
• Coordinate with the accounting staff on discrepancies in the department's expenditures
• Reconciletheadopted budget with the current budgetquarterlyand communicate with departments on differences
• Assist with reconcilingpurchase orders and P-Card transactions to ensure departments are aware of their encumbrances and charges
• Assistaccounting staff inthe
  
  Year-end process
• Educate departments on account coding
• Join committees, boards, and commissions (recommended) as part of continuing education

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