FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST

Target Hiring Range: $70,000.00- $80,000.00 - Based on Experience To be considered for employment, applicants must submit an official application through the City of Newport News Career Site. To learn more and apply, visit GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position performs advanced professional accounting and financial management work in support of the Human Resources Department. The position works collaboratively with Human Resources leadership and the City’s Budget, Finance, Payroll, and Procurement teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with City policies, and effective stewardship of departmental resources. Reports to the Director – Human Resources. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Plans, develops, implements, and administers complex fiscal programs and annual operating budgets for the Human Resources Department. Monitors appropriations, expenditures, encumbrances, and financial activity to ensure compliance with City policies and sound financial practices. Prepares budget forecasts, conducts trend analysis, and provides recommendations to support strategic planning, cost containment, and resource allocation. Utilizes position control data to support the development, analysis, and monitoring of the departmental budget, and collaborates with HR divisions to ensure alignment with budgeted staffing levels and organizational needs. Provides dedicated financial oversight for the City’s near site Health Center and other Human Resources programs. Ensures accurate tracking of clinic expenditures, monitors claims savings, and prepares cost benefit analyses to validate return on investment. Centralizes financial management for occupational health, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, VRS contributions, and other citywide HR programs to improve accountability, transparency, and compliance. Supports related budget transactions, contract reviews, and cost trend analysis to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings. Performs advanced financial and accounting work requiring detailed research, analysis, and reconciliation across multiple departmental program areas. Monitors the department’s operating budget, processes expenditure transfers, ensures budgetary compliance, and completes monthly reconciliation of general ledger activity. May reconcile, monitor, and review monthly Purchasing Card activity, logs, and supporting documentation to ensure policy compliance. May review department invoices, memberships, licenses, subscription renewals, and other financial obligations for accuracy and adherence to City and departmental procedures. Supports procurement and vendor management activities by coordinating purchase requisitions, contract renewals, vendor payments, and service agreements. Works closely with Procurement, Finance, and external vendors to ensure timely processing, adherence to purchasing regulations, and accurate contract administration. Assists with monitoring vendor performance, service delivery, and contract expenditures to support HR program operations. Develops and maintains detailed financial reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards to track expenditures and support program performance. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets financial and operational data to support decision making, compliance reporting, and strategic initiatives. Organizes and maintains financial files, records, and databases in accordance with retention schedules and audit requirements. Assists with special projects, program evaluations, and operational improvements that enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery. Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of assigned staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, performance management, employee relations, and related activities in areas such as budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and payroll management. Performs other duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Financial Administration – Thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations which may apply to financial management for local government operations. Benefits & Health Program Finance – Knowledge of financial components of employee benefits, health center operations, workers’ compensation, occupational health, and VRS contributions. Contract & Vendor Compliance – Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract terms, service level agreements, and vendor performance standards. Customer Service – Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Data Reporting & Audit Standards – Knowledge of public sector reporting requirements, data integrity practices, and audit documentation standards. Supervision – Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. REQUIRED SKILLS Judgment/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions. Technical & Analytical Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, financial analysis, and data management software to complete administrative and analytical tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrates skill in using HRIS, financial management systems, and data analytics tools to extract, analyze, model, and report financial and operational information. Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations. Effectively handles inquiries, complaints from or disputes with patrons and staff from outside agencies. REQUIRED ABILITIES Coordination of Work – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibility over others. Accounting/Budgeting – Ability to perform complex arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications. Ability to employ economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of financial data. Communication – Excellent ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Analytical & Strategic Abilities – Ability to evaluate HR program costs, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements. Demonstrates the ability to align financial planning with departmental goals, staffing needs, and long‑term workforce strategies while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive financial, medical, and personnel information. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting or closely related field and 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible financial analysis, budgeting, or fiscal management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a public sector or human resources environment. CPA, CPFO, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or CBP is preferred. 1 – 2 years of lead or supervisory experience is preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS An acceptable general background investigation to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr