Staff Analyst (FP&A)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Classification: Staff Analyst (FP&A)
Division: Financial Planning and Analysis
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Welcome to the City of Houston’s Finance Department. Our Financial Planning and Analysis Division is responsible for development and management of the City budget and the Five-Year Plan. We play a key role in the Mayor’s effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Analyst to join our rapidly growing team of professionals in making Houston a city for everyone. This individual will be responsible for managing and enhancing our budgeting system, play a pivotal role in ensuring an organization’s financial health and operational efficiency. The core responsibilities include budgeting system management and oversight, financial planning and forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, system management, process improvement and automation, and training and documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design, implementation, monitor and maintenance of our budgeting software/system and tools.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with business units to prepare annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Maintain and update driver-based financial models and projections
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Engage with accounting, operations, and other departments to consolidate budgeting inputs, gather assumptions and validate fiscal data.
• Collaborate with departments to support budget planning and execution.
• Identify inefficiencies in budgeting workflows.
• Propose and implement enhancements including automation to streamline forecasting and reporting processes.
• Train and educated staff and end-users in budgeting systems, procedures, tools and system usage.
• Create and maintain users' guides, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with supervisor to review monthly actual vs budget variances and work with senior level management to analyze data for annual budget development.
• Prepare year-end close and response to audits request.
• Develop monthly analyses of program actual and possible trends with detailed explanation of significant deviations.
• Coordinate and direct the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activity and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems; undertake in-depth analyses.
• Handle highly confidential information.
• Coordinate and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activity and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems.
• Generates and overseas various budget and financial reports and others as requested by management.
• Acts as a liaison for the department.
• Participates in other projects as requested by management.
• May provide forecast and analyze weekly, monthly, and annual expenditures.
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Three years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in the following areas:

• Familiarity with FP&A tools/budgeting software
• Prior involvement in budgeting system implementation or configuration
• Budget and forecast preparation
• Management and personnel reporting
• Variance analysis
• Data Analysis
• Technical Assistance

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 26

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6051.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.