FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

Salary: $2,953.28 - $3,300.00 Biweekly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39392
Department: Houston Public Works
Division: Financial Management Services (FMS)
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line: Financial Management Services
Reporting Location: 611 Walker
Workdays & Hours: * Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Financial Management Services Budget Group Financial Analyst IV provides analytical support for monthly financial reporting, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and annual operating budget development. The position partners with operating groups to compile and interpret financial data, develop recommendations, and support leadership decision-making.

• Prepares, monitors, and forecasts monthly financial reporting and the annual operating budget; provides monthly line-item projections based on year-to-date actuals, historical trends, and service line inputs.
• Serves as a liaison to service lines to support monthly projections, annual budget development, and routine budget maintenance activities, including budget transfers and journal entries (as applicable).
• Investigates and analyzes budget items of medium complexity, including funding variances, trend changes, and forecasting risks; develops recommendations and proposed solutions for leadership review.
• Prepares, edits, and maintains budget guides, templates, and procedure documentation; responds to correspondence and requests for information as assigned; ensures information is accurate and accessible.
• Compiles and interprets financial and operational data; prepares management-ready deliverables (reports, variance narratives, charts/graphs, briefing materials) to support decision-making at the Division Manager level and above.
• Performs analytical work of average complexity involving financial and trend analysis; identifies drivers behind variances and communicates findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Participates in the evaluation and improvement of budget workflows and reporting processes; identifies opportunities to streamline steps, standardize tools, and strengthen internal controls and customer experience.
• Uses SAP and Microsoft Excel extensively to run and reconcile reports, manipulate datasets, and support financial monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Handles confidential financial and operational information with discretion and professionalism.
• Represents the supervisor/management in meetings as needed to gather information, coordinate responses, and support resolution of moderately complex issues.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable: the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier III Level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.
Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None

PREFERENCES
**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.**
*** Preference will be given to those that have the following experience:

• Demonstrated ability to perform budget-to-actual variance analysis, develop forecasts/projections, and prepare clear management reporting and recommendations.
• Annual operating budget development support
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling, charts/graphs, conditional formatting, and data manipulation.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for financial reporting and data reconciliation.
• Ability to interpret data, summarize findings, and recommend solutions
• Stakeholder liaison experience and strong written communication (briefings/variance narratives)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
The Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.


SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.


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: 25

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
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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.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01


Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02


Which of the following best describes your completed education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03


What is your degree concentration? If not applicable, please type N/A.
04


How many years of verifiable professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field do you have?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• No experience

05


Which of the following best describes your professional experience budgeting?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• Two (2) years of experience
• Three (3) years of experience
• Four (4) years of experience
• No experience

06


What professional certifications do you hold? (Example: CPA, CFA, etc.)
07


Work setting experience (check all that apply that can be verified).

• Local government
• Financial and Management concepts, such as fund accounting
• Indirect cost allocation
• Program evaluation
• Strategic planning
• Budget formulation
• Budget execution and appropriation process
• None of the above

08


Describe your level of experience with respect to variance and data analysis. (Please note stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
09


This position requires you to be 100% flexible in terms of work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays within a seven-day work schedule during the peak time, such as budget period, year-end close and monthly close. Are you willing to work within these schedules and late nights (midnight or later) as required?

• Yes
• No

10


How many verifiable years of qualitative and quantitative research experience do you have?
11


Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
12


What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
13


What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50 million?
Required Question