Senior Budget Analyst

Position Description This position Management & Budget Analyst Sr is located in the Department of Finance, Office of Management and Budget and is responsible for performing the most complex professional organization–wide financial evaluations and analysis and operations. The Management and Budget Analyst Sr. position works with departments to analyze, maintain, forecast, and develop budgets consistent with Metro priorities. Provides guidance on analytical development, presentations, and publications in development of the City’s budget. The incumbent will perform financial and technical research related to budget and finance which includes department service analyses, cost and revenue studies, budget performance and forecast analyses. Will be assigned special projects in support of the budget managers, officers, and directors. Applicant must have a considerable understanding of budgeting principles and the ability to successfully work on multiple tasks, sometimes with short deadlines, within a team environment. Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. The department's employees are charged with providing financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions. Typical Duties Serves as a key advisor and resource for Metro departments and finance leadership on budget and financial matters. Provides expert level knowledge of operations, production of the annual budgets, evaluation of revenue estimates, and serves as a lead in the development of budget and financial strategy. Manages the production of monthly budget variance reports, budget changes, and memos that support presentations to finance leadership, department heads, and/or mayor’s office. Produces monthly revenue and expense forecasts and contributes to the development and maintenance of long-term models for assigned departments. Serves as a lead on special projects, including those regarding cost and revenue studies, property tax, CSP, impacts fees, priority and strategic based budgeting, and performance projects or other analyses. Compiles statistical and analytical data into reports for decision and policy makers. Collaborates with business process owners and various department managers to oversee the formation and implementation of long-term financial management strategies, procedures, and software, and stays aware of department regulations and trends. Conducts surveys, performs extensive research and analyzes results for streamlining efficiencies, and cost control systems. Monitors compliance with the City's Operating and Capital Spending Budgets; maintains continuing review of budget expenditures and recommends and documents appropriate actions in response to budget variances. Participates in analyzing organizational issues, procedures, and practices. Participates in or leads research and analysis projects to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements. Participates in evaluating public policy issues and plans. Evaluates legislation and drafts financial policies and procedures Confers with other departments, officials, consultants and explains policies and procedures. Prepares various narrative, statistical, and financial reports and short and long-term forecasts. Develops and provide training for more complex issues. Provides staff support to committees or other departments, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a financial, business administration, public administration or related field and (3) three years of professional-level experience in finance, public administration or related discipline Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Possess basic accounting and information systems knowledge to complete financial analysis and reporting from a financial information system Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, budget policy analysis, and budget implementation Experience developing government-wide or complex operating budgets Knowledge and experience with enterprise software applications Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to facilitate financial and policy analysis Evaluate business processes and make recommendations for process improvements Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning and performance measurement Design and deliver training to personnel in financial system utilization for budget entry and reporting We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr