Precinct One’s MissionPrecinct One’s mission is that we are committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. The Finance team advances the mission by upholding the highest fiduciary standards, ensuring efficient and ethical use of funds, and delivering quality data for informed decision-making. 

What you will do at Precinct One

Precinct One has an exciting opportunity for a Budget Planning and Analysis Manager in the Finance and Budget Division. Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Finance, the Manager of Budget Planning and Analysis (FP&A) plays a crucial leadership role within Precinct One’s Finance department. This position is responsible for various senior-level tasks encompassing data analytics, automation, developing and monitoring proper budget and financial policies and procedures, and driving strategic budget decision-making through analysis, forecasting, and reporting.The Budget Planning and Analysis Manager is expected to possess a strong understanding of budget and financial principles, advanced analytical skills, system integration expertise, an automation mindset, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to optimize the organization's financial performance and to manage a high-performing team of financial professionals. 

• Budget Development and Management: Collaborates with senior management on the creation of the annual budget to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals through a streamlined automated process. Monitors budgeted general, grant, bond, and commercial paper funding sources for compliance with federal, state, and local restrictions. Conducts variance analysis initiating corrective actions when necessary.
• Budget Analysis and Forecasting: Conducts long-tern and short-term budget analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities aiding the formulation of informed strategies while also generating accurate and timely financial and capital forecasts, aligning projections with the strategic objectives set by the department. Develops long-term financial plans and strategies to support capital infrastructure and contractual commitments.
• Budget Reporting and Communication: Prepares and presents complex budget reports to key stakeholders articulating key insights, patterns, and trends. Develops budget models to support decision-making, including sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and capital expenditure analysis. Develops and implements key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial performance and ensure that performance is aligned with strategic objectives. Collaborates effectively with key stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Evaluates the budget planning and analysis processes and procedures identifying areas of opportunity and developing and implementing improvements to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy. As well as researching and applying best practices and tools to optimize operations.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manages and mentors a team of finance professionals fostering team growth, performance, and professional development by setting clear goals, providing feedback, and ensuring the team's alignment with the objectives set by the organization. 
• Other duties: Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
 This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.