Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst Print ( Apply ufeff Senior Budget Analyst Salary $73,694.40 Annually Location City County Building, IN Job Type Full Time Job Number 09498 Department Office of Finance and Management Opening Date 12/04/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits Overview The purpose and mission of the Office of Financial Management is to be responsive to the priorities and needs of the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County, to ensure financial stability and operational health; through strategic and accurate budgeting, timely financial reporting, best in class procurement and promoting a culture within our enterprise that empowers professional development and transformative leadership. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County. Position will manage a wide range of financial and budgetary matters on behalf of City-County agencies. The position holder works within the Cityu2019s Office of Finance and Management, which serves as the central finance department for the City-County government, performing a variety of complex budgetary and financial services for city and county agencies and officials. The senior budget analyst will research, analyze, consolidate, and present financial data to the Budget Manager and Deputy Controller to support fiscal policy decision making. The position will communicate fiscal policy to agency leadership and respond to general requests related to budget management. Ability to use independent judgment when there are no policies or procedures in place. Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding and deal with problems involving multiple variables in a variety of situations. Position reports to Budget Manager. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve. Position Responsibilities u2022 Serves as a liaison between the central finance office and agency leadership on financial matters ranging from budget development, capital planning, funding options for projects and programs, and feasibility studies u2022 Collaborate with stakeholders both internal and external to the City, respond to inquiries, provide specialized and complex information and assistance regarding specific budgetary transaction, and work with finance staff to resolve budgetary issues and guide budgetary decision making u2022 Responsible for intermediate financial analysis that results in recommendations to the Budget Manager for presentation to the Controller and Deputy Controller u2022 Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for assigned agency and departments, working with management to plan and identify business and capital needs, forecast expenditures, determine funding for projects and programs, conduct feasibility studies, and represent OFM at budget hearings u2022 Manage and oversee the budget for their assigned agency or department u2022 Monitors and tracks financial transactions, maintaining financial systems, reconciling financial discrepancies, preparing decision packages u2022 Manages and oversees contracts, which includes reviewing contractor requirements, terms, and rates to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies u2022 Approves and allocates funds with budget accounts to pay for contractor goods and services u2022 Assist the budget manager on reporting requirements pursuant to State code and the Department of Local Government Finance u2022 Tracks and forecast tax distributions and allocations, performing fiscal analysis of legislative proposals at the local and state level, and managing fund proformas for major City/County funds u2022 Provides advice to client agencies with regards to financial strategy and budget management u2022 Serve as a resource to new team members and providing training on basic budget analyst responsibilities at the request of the Budget Manager u2022 Analyzing agency/departmental personnel spending trends and budgetary impact of personnel changes u2022 Establishing and expanding a working knowledge of the City/County budget process, the accounting system, and the chart of accounts u2022 Establishing and expanding a familiarity with State fiscal policy and administrative changes impacting local government finance u2022 Must maintain confidentiality at all times u2022 This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications Bacheloru2019s Degree in public policy, Finance, Business, Economics or related field or four yearsu2019 experience in government budgeting. Proficiency in financial analysis tools, including Excel, and familiarity with financial systems. Four yearsu2019 experience in financial management with budgeting experience, OR two yearsu2019 experience as a budget analyst. Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications Masteru2019s Degree in Public Policy, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. Five or more yearsu2019 experience as a finance professional. Prior professional experience in government employment with a preference toward local government. Familiarity with database tools such as PeopleSoft Finance or other ERP accounting systems.

Created: 2025-12-08