Principal Financial Management Analyst — Budget & Policy Lead Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Finance & Banking

There are three vacancies for Financial Management Analyst Principal - two vacancies in the Finance department (Principal Financial Management Analyst) and one in Health and Wellness (Financial Planning & Budget Analyst).

The Principal Financial Management Analyst (PFMA) positions within the Finance team will play an integral role in developing the Ramsey County biennial budget. PFMAs are the primary point of contact within the Finance team for departments on budgetary matters. PFMAs work closely with the Deputy Director of Finance, departments, and controllers to make budget recommendations and ensure the budget is reflective of Ramsey County priorities.

Exploring the intersection between finance and policy is fundamental to the role of a PFMA. In this role, you will be on a team of five PFMAs under the leadership of the Deputy Director of Finance / Budget Director.

Examples of Work Performed below: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18

The Financial Planning & Budget Analyst for the Health and Wellness Service Team plays a pivotal role in driving fiscal health and strategic growth. Working directly with the Controller, this position assists in developing and managing comprehensive service team budgets while preparing accurate financial projections. Through focused fiscal and financial planning analysis, the Analyst transforms complex data into clear, data-driven insights.

These contributions empower service teams, ensure accurate budgeting, and support high-level strategic planning and long-range financial decision-making across the organization.

Examples of Work Performed below: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11

To review and analyze financial activities for one or more service teams to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and establish fiscal procedures; to advise departments concerning finance office practices; to prepare fiscal reports as necessary; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote‑first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy.

To view Ramsey County’s flexible workplace policy, go to:
Flexible Workplace Policy.

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

Serve as a strategic partner to service team controllers, finance department leadership, and department/service team leaders. Complete analysis to support strategic financial decision making.

Review annual budget requests prepared by service teams and departments by analyzing documentation with respect to applicable financial factors (such as previous funding levels, inflation, departmental cost and revenue projections, departmental analysis of the financial impact of planned program changes, and other relevant financial conditions) in order to develop recommendations on the appropriateness of departmental requests.

Prepare and review all budget recommendations and related documents, along with all required supporting documentation, for supervisory review and subsequent submission to the county manager and county board; attend budget hearings to provide information and respond to questions concerning budget requests.

Provide consultation and monitor departmental budget administration activities by reviewing, analyzing, and approving budget transactions such as expenditures, transfers, budget adjustments; reviewing and approving write‑off of accounts that are deemed uncollectible and other departmental financial transactions; advise departments on a range of issues including risk management, contract management, procurement, vendor relationships, and personnel rules.

Review, analyze, and approve various transactions such as contingent transfers, contracts, purchase of service agreements, and new program requests prepared by departments to ensure…