Financial Analyst

Salary: $32.30 - $45.27 Hourly
Location : Intergovernmental Center - 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202600040
Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description
Grade: STA5 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: No

Supervisor Title: Senior Management Analyst
DUTIES / RESPONSBILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in public administration, business administration, economics, project management, accounting, finance or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience related to project management, accounting, planning, analysis, evaluation, performance measurement, or business process improvement.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nature of Work:

Under the supervision of the Senior Management Analyst, the Financial Analyst performs independent work researching, gathering, and analyzing data, conducting analysis and data visualization, evaluates programs, performs process improvement, and performs budgetary assistance including presentation preparation, budget to actual analysis, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will possess problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills as well as operational, analysis, and project management experience.
About Us:
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.


We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:

• Assists in the citywide budgeting process, contributing to the development and coordination of financial plans.
• Assists in the financial management of ongoing City Projects.
• Develops a working understanding of the City's financial and budgetary operations to support the integration of strategic planning, asset management, and key performance indicators (KPIs) into the budgeting process.
• Provides analytical support and facilitation in response to ad hoc requests.
• Supports operational improvement efforts by researching, developing, tracking, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a citywide asset management program.
• Conducts research, policy analysis, and data analysis on citywide initiatives and department- or division-specific issues.
• Performs program evaluations, including cost-benefit and process improvement analyses, to inform decision-making.
• Prepares and reviews reports that present findings and recommend solutions or alternative courses of action.
• Develops and delivers written reports and presentations summarizing analysis, findings, and recommended strategies.
• Executes cross-functional projects by defining scope, developing work plans, coordinating efforts, and consulting on processes and outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison with internal departments, divisions, and external partners, as appropriate.
• Identifies and engages stakeholders, encouraging participation in project planning and implementation.
• Responds to requests for information related to projects and initiatives in a timely and professional manner.

Other Work Functions:

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Communicates With:

• Internally - City Employees
• Externally - General Public

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory position

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid driver's license, and be able to drive, in the state of Minnesota.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment assessment and background examination.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Hours of Work
Regular working hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and outside of regular working hours as necessary.
City of Mankato
2026 BENEFITS OVERVIEW
For Regular Full-Time Employees
The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation:
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit:

• Vacation hours may be accrued to a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours.
• Hours are accrued incrementally each pay period.
• Vacation hours may be taken in 30-minute increments.
• Unused balance carries over year to year.

Years of Service - Vacation Days Per Year

0 - 5 years - 10 days
6 - 10 years - 15 days
11 - 14 years - 17 days
15 -20 years - 20 days
21 years - 21 days
22 years - 22 days
23 years - 23 days
24 years - 24 days
25 years - 25 days
26 years - 26 days
27 years - 27 days
28 years - 28 days
29 years - 29 days
30+ years - 30 days
Paid Sick Leave :


Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.


11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday :

All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following paid holidays:

1. New Year's Day

2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

3. Presidents Day

4. Memorial Day

5. Juneteenth

6. Independence Day

7. Labor Day

8. Veterans Day

9. Thanksgiving Day

10. Friday After Thanksgiving Day

11. Christmas Day

12. Floating Holiday
Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN:

• Health insurance plans to choose from: $5,000 HDHP with an HSA, $3,400 HDHP with an HSA, $500 CMM, $100 CMM/Traditional Plan
• Single Coverage
  • The City will contribute 95% of the premium for the IRS Minimum Embedded Deductible Plan .
  • The City will contribute 100% of the premium for the alternative High-Deductible plan .
  • For all other single coverage plan options, the City will contribute at the same premium rate as the IRS minimum embedded deductible plan.
• Dependent Coverage (Employee + Spouse, Employee + Children, or Family)

• • The City will contribute 90% of the premium of each High-Deductible Plan option. All other plan options the City will contribute at the same premium rate as the IRS minimum embedded deductible plan.
• Employee Responsibility
  • Employees are responsible for paying the remaining percentage of premiums, which will be deducted through payroll, on a bi-weekly basis.
• City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.

Employer and employee contributions for non-union employees are shown below. Please note that union employee health insurance benefits may vary by contract.
NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees):
NICE Healthcare is an integrated primary care clinic - meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.
Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers:

• Same-Day Chat and Video Visits
• In-Home Visits with 35 Free Labs and Physical Tests
• 550+ Free Medications Can Be Prescribed by Our Clinicians
• Free Virtual Physical Therapy
• Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy
• Free In-Home X-rays and EKG Services

Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave
Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave is a benefit for employees to be able to have paid time off (with partial wage replacement) and job protection for employees who need to take leave for certain medical or family-care reasons. This is a State required benefit for all employers in the State of Minnesota. Premium contributions for this benefit will be at a shared cost to the City and the employee. Premium rates for 2026 are .78% of gross earnings. This will be split 50/50. Employees will see a .39% of gross wages after tax deduction.
Term Life Insurance :
The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee's base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).
Retirement - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.

2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.

3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.
2026 Employer/Employee PERA Contribution Rates - Effective January 1, 2026


Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.
Coordinated Plan

Employer: 7.5%

Employee 6.5%
Police and Fire Plan

Employer: 17.7%

Employee 11.8%
OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE :

The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:

Deferred Compensation Plans (457)

Plans available through Mission Square Retirement, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN State Deferred Compensation Plan.

Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Computer Purchase Program
0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500) to purchase a home computer
Voluntary Payroll Deductions Available for :

• Dental Insurance - Coverage through MetLife - 100% employee cost
• Vision Insurance - Coverage through MetLife - 100% employee cost
• YMCA membership at corporate rates
• Savings Bonds
• Various voluntary group life and disability plans.
• AFLAC

Credit Union Membership - Eligible for membership

• MN Valley Federal Credit Union
• Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Vacation Purchase Program
Employees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In Addition :
The City of Mankato is a qualifying employer of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you currently posses valid driver's license and are eligible to drive within the State of Minnesota?

• Yes, I have a valid Minnesota driver's license and am eligible to drive.
• Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state and am eligible to drive.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

03


Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
• Some college
• Certification in relevant field
• Associates / 2 Year Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in progress
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

04


What degree have you completed or are currently pursuing? Please specify your field of study.
05


Which of the following best describes your years of experience related to project management, accounting, planning, analysis, evaluation, performance measurement, or business process improvement?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 6
• More than 6 years, but less than 7
• More than 7 years, but less than 8
• More than 8 years, but less than 9
• More than 9 years, but less than 10
• 10 or more years

06


Which of the following best describes your experience assisting with budget development and coordinating financial plans?

• No experience in this area
• I have had limited exposure to budgeting as a minor part of my role
• I have assisted with budget development and coordination of financial plans
• Budget development and financial plan coordination was a central responsibility in my role

07


Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written reports or presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for leadership?

• No experience in this area
• I have assisted others in preparing reports or presentations
• I have independently prepared reports or presentations on occasion
• Preparing and delivering reports and presentations was a regular part of my work

08


Which of the following types of analysis have you performed in a professional setting? Select all that apply.

• Budget-to-actual analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Program evaluation
• Process improvement analysis
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development or tracking
• Policy analysis
• None of the above

09


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to: pre-employment personnel assessment, verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, and criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question