Financial Analyst

City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Financial Analyst

Department: Office of Public Utilities
Division: Fiscal Services
Work Location:
CWLP GENERAL OFFICE
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701
United States
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, hours may vary
Starting Rate: $40,743.28-$55,222.44
Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants
Union: Non-Union Position
Final Date to Apply: 8/4/2026 at 5:59 PM
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports to monitor budget performance (capital, labor, operating, auxiliary services), identify variances, and provide financial, statistical, and policy analysis to support management decision-making.
• Support fiscal projects by compiling and analyzing data from general ledger, billing, and budget systems, producing tables, charts, and reports for management, customers, and other departments.
• Provide financial and operational data to support long-range planning for electric and water systems, including future generation, water supply needs, rate comparisons, and system design considerations.
• Assist in developing revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design studies while tracking and analyzing monthly water and electric consumption and revenues by customer, rate class, and geography to assess fund adequacy.

Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess knowledge, skill, andmental development equivalent to a bachelor's degree in finance, economics,business administration, or accounting, along with one year of professionalexperience in financial analysis and reporting, or an equivalent combination oftraining and experience. The role requires strong knowledge of economics,finance, accounting, and budgeting principles and practices, as well as theability to analyze large datasets and translate them into clear, accurate reports.The ideal candidate will be able to apply established financial, economic, andbudgeting policies across a variety of scenarios and communicate effectivelyand collaboratively in both oral and written form with internal stakeholders atall levels, including senior leadership, as well as external governmental andprivate sector partners.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 14 paid holidays
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io