Budget Analyst

Job Description:

Budget Analyst

Description

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for public service? The City of Olathe is seeking a Budget & Management Analyst to join our Finance team!

In this pivotal role, you will monitor and analyze services, strategize delivery methods, and assess costs and performance outcomes. You willleverage Workday to coordinate the preparation and publication of our Annual Budget, forecast revenues, and prepare ad hoc financial analysis. Additionally, you'll assist with our Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Your expertise will drive operational efficiency and effectiveness, supporting our mission to serve the community better.

If you have a background in finance, accounting, or public administration and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a team that makes a difference.

Qualifications include at least three years of professional analytical experience in budget, finance, or accounting. Experience with Workday preferred.

The City of Olathe provides flexible work schedules to support a healthy work-life balance, with the majority of the work hours on-site. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in Olathe, apply now!

The City of Olathe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This position is fully benefited to include 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave . Click here for a comprehensive guide to City of Olathe benefits.

Salary Range: $64,480 - $75,867 annually

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Budget & Management Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing governmental services including delivery strategies, costs, results and comparative performance for the Economy Focus Area and the City of Olathe. They provide coordination, expertise and knowledge to departments in preparation of annual budgets and quality improvement projects and perform a wide variety of analytical, reporting and financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates specific analysis of departmental service budgets and costs; assists in the preparation, publication and monitoring of the Annual Budget; monitors existing revenue sources and prepares supporting forecasts; prepares adjustments as warranted; analyzes and prepares monthly financial reports; prepares ad hoc report and analysis as needed.
  
• Assists in the preparation, publication and monitoring of the City Capital Improvements Program (CIP); analyzes rates, fees and taxes; analyzes revenues and expenditures; recommends amendments to the budget as warranted.
  
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the City by helping improve operational efficiency and effectiveness by investigating, documenting, analyzing and making recommendations to improve business processes across the organization.
  
• Performs research and prepares analysis for City Leadership, consults with internal stakeholders regarding budget and CIP as well as assisting ad hoc data requests to assess and guide leadership in performance improvement.
  

Qualifications

Experience: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible and professional analytical experience in the areas of budget, finance, accounting, or capital improvement programming is preferred.

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, finance, accounting or a related field is required. A master's degree in public administration or business administration is preferred.

License & Certifications: None required.