FP&A Analyst

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (FP&A) ANALYST

CLOSES ON MAY 29, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. MST

SALARY RANGE: $104,932 - $123,226

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports the FP&A Manager in developing and executing South Metro Fire Rescue’s budgeting, forecasting and procurement strategies consistent with organizational values. This position performs financial and business analyses to provide insights and recommendations that drive the financial performance of SMFR. This includes developing budget proposals, balancing, tracking, and auditing accounts, and monitoring financial and statistical information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the position and do not list every duty that may be required of the employee for this position. The District retains the right to change the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time without notice.)

Supports the FP&A Manager with the annual budget process for SMFR; assists the FP&A Manager with working with Assistant Chiefs, Bureau/Battalion Chiefs, and SMFR Managers to develop sound budget proposals that align with the SMFR’s mission and goals.

Assists the FP&A Manager in working with Assistant Chiefs, Bureau/Battalion Chiefs, and SMFR Managers to understand the drivers behind the financial results of each business unit; develops an understanding of the impact of problems across SMFR and facilitates collaborative solutions and process improvements.

Leverages technology to streamline and enhance the forecasting and budgeting process.

Maintains and reviews SMFR revenue and expenditures; balances and audits accounts for appropriate use of funds and makes necessary adjustments; confers with managerial staff to ascertain reasons and correct problems.

Develops, monitors, and maintains complex financial and statistical information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision-making purposes.

Provides ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise; identifies and analyzes key economic and operational trends and indicators that affect District resources; reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and maintains assigned funds, budgets, accounts, and contracts.

Assists in overseeing encumbrances and budget control; makes budget transfers as needed and conducts periodic cleanup of outstanding encumbrances.

Tracks, monitors, and reports on grant expenditures and performance metrics in collaboration with program and finance teams; assists in the grant closeout processes and responds to audit inquiries.

Works in collaboration with the Procurement Specialist to maintain a centralized contract management system and ensure accurate recordkeeping; assists with inputting requisitions to ensure drawdown of contract capacity; inputs change orders and updates purchase orders as needed; monitors adherence to procurement policies and best practices across the organization.

Designs, develops, and maintains process to improve, advance or simplify data gathering and/or reporting and analytics; automates new and existing reporting by using various software tools and develop new management reports to support SMFR’s needs.

Provides support and monitors D365 system issues; executes test scripts; troubleshoots system issues with external consultants and IT.

Assists with audit preparation and ensures accounting accuracy via reconciliation and compliance.

Identifies potential areas of opportunity for business process improvements; compares best practices and analyzes and/or estimates financial impact of the improvements.

Drives operational efficiencies by implementing process and/or policy enhancements that create improved controls and service levels.

Manages and participates in internal projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS (An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.)

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or finance.

Experience in governmental accounting preferred.

Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the SMFR’s Driving Records Policy.

Must obtain CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and finance principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of governmental accounting concepts and principles.

Knowledge of budgetary concepts and principles.

Ability to apply principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping and reporting.

Ability to provide a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and SMFR staff.

Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations.

Ability to read, interpret, and present complex financial reports.

Advanced excel skills including familiarity with writing macros and visual basic.

Knowledge of report writing tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling and processing confidential information and data.

Ability to maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.

Ability to use modern business equipment including a computer system and a variety of software applications.

Ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Ability to work independently and set priorities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the FP&A Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

Requires frequent use of equipment, including personal computer (including various software packages, database, and spreadsheet programs), calculators, telephones, facsimile machines, copy machines, printers, and other general office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions exerting 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

South Metro Fire Rescue’s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. As such, SMFR’s compensation is more than base pay. All regular full-time SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including base wages, leave accruals, medical, dental, vision and life insurance employer-paid premiums, Retiree Health Savings, Death & Disability, and employer-paid pension contributions as well as positive work culture including a robust Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program, educational opportunities and support, job security and other positive non-monetary values which are intended to collectively position SMFR as an employer of choice in its geographic area. SMFR recognizes that being an employer of choice has different meanings to different people depending on what elements a person highly values. But SMFR's overall goal is to be a great place to work.