Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Salary: $61,358+ (Actual Salary will be based on skills, competencies, and like experience. See attached Manager/Technical Salary Schedule for full range of pay.)

Location: 1060 Harrison Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (ON-SITE 5 days/week)

Job Summary: A budget analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, monitoring institutional spending, and ensuring that our district operates within our allocated financial resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Budget Preparation: Collaborate with department heads and managers to develop annual budgets based on district goals and historical data. This involves forecasting future financial needs, identifying potential areas for cost reduction or optimization, and ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to evaluate budget proposals, expenditures, and revenue streams. This may involve assessing variances between budgeted and actual expenses, identifying trends, and providing insights to inform decision-making.
• Budget Monitoring: Monitor budget implementation throughout the fiscal year, tracking expenses and revenues against approved budgets. Alert management to any significant deviations or potential budgetary risks and propose corrective actions as necessary.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management and stakeholders. Communicate financial performance, budgetary status, and forecasts in a clear and concise manner, highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Forecasting and Planning: Assist in long-term financial planning by forecasting future budgetary requirements, revenue projections, and financial performance metrics. Work collaboratively with senior management to develop strategic financial plans and initiatives.
• Compliance and Regulation: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and organizational policies. Stay abreast of changes in fiscal policies, tax laws, and reporting requirements, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure adherence.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline budgeting processes, enhance financial reporting systems, and improve overall efficiency and accuracy. Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to optimize financial management workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA) preferred.
• 3 Years experience working with budgeting.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning, preferably in a corporate or district setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and financial principles governing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present financial information to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of planning, engineering, government regulations, and leadership and management principles.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.