Financial Analyst III (Financial Operations)

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Financial Analyst III (Financial Operations)

City of Houston Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Financial Analyst III (Financial Operations)

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center /Financial Operations
Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave*
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

As the Financial Analyst III, you will provide financial analysis and support to the Code Enforcement & Compliance division, which is critical for operations to ensure resource availability and cost alignment. We are seeking a Financial Analyst III, who has business analyst skills and can work well, both independently and in a team environment. An ideal candidate will have strong written and oral skills, be able to think critically and creatively, and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and interested stakeholders.

This position requires you to manage operations budget across multiple funds, collaborate with multi-departmental operational teams and leverage data to analyze performance variances, identify trends, and forecast operational impacts on financial outcomes.In addition, this role assists in building and managing PowerBi dashboards, tracking and analyzing performance measures, and develops financial models for data driven recommendations and financial forecasting.

Key priorities include:







WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQU IREMENTS:
Three (3) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area 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 (2) years of the above experience requirement.

REQUIRED LICENCE:
None.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to candidates with:

**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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

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: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-8085.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-8085 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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:For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2026 10:23 AM Central

Salary:

$2,355.42 - $2,741.50 Biweekly
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