What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Management Analyst (CD) position at Hanover County Government?
Hanover County is seeking a Budget Management Analyst to join the Budget Division with a primary focus on the financial management of grants and capital projects. Previous direct financial oversight of and responsibility for governmental grants or capital projects preferred.
This position requires high-level analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and an advanced working knowledge of Excel. The analyst will work directly with people in other departments as well as the Accounting & Purchasing divisions within Finance.
This is the perfect job for an individual looking to share and continually expand their skills as part of a high-performing team. Each member of the Budget Division holds primary responsibility for assigned departments and tasks, while collaborating within the team to improve our collective skills and seek improvements that benefit ourselves and the citizens of Hanover County.
Excel is the Budget Division’s primary tool for data analysis. While training will be available, to be successful in this position, a candidate must start with a strong foundation in advanced levels of Excel.
To be considered for this position, applicants must attach an Excel work sample that best conveys their highest level of proficiency.
Hybrid telework options are available after successful completion of training.
General Description: This is a professional, administrative position requiring high level analytical thinking and problem solving skills. The incumbent performs complex tasks in assisting with the planning, development and maintenance of the County’s annual budget and financial system.
Organization: The Budget/Management Analyst position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program (CD). The Budget/Management Analyst Ladder has four levels ranging from Budget/Management Analyst I to Budget/Management Analyst - Sr. The Budget/Management Analyst may report to either the Budget Division Director or Budget Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as primary financial contact for assigned departments.
- Analyzes and secures justification for departmental budget requests and amendments.
- Prepares the budget document for assigned departments/functions.
- Works with departments on financial issues including budget transfers, projections and grants.
- Reconciles accounts as needed to include budgets, transactions, funding sources and reporting compliance.
- Prepares a variety of reports with analysis including spending patterns, capital projects, personnel history, revenue trends and others as assigned.
- Works with departments to understand departmental programs and operational issues.
- Prepares work utilizing the technology available at the highest level to maximize efficiencies in updating and analyzing data.
- Cultivates professional relationships with coworkers and department contacts.
- Prepares and delivers presentations on a variety of topics including data analysis, recommendations and training.
- Understands, implements and recommends enhancements to financial policies.
- Serves as part of the internal control process for the budget amendment process.
- Summarizes data in a meaningful way for the target audience.
- Identifies areas of need that would benefit from review/analysis on a single or routine basis.
- Serves as subject matter expert on the Chart of Accounts.
- Takes ownership of assigned tasks to successful completion.
- Supervises the work of others as assigned.
- Performs related work as assigned.
A. Hazards
· None Known
B. Environment
· Office
C. Physical Effort
· Minimal
D. Exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and budgeting, preferred. Ability to work independently and to meet multiple deadlines, required. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and to meet deadlines, required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, required. Computer literacy including an advanced working knowledge of Excel, required.
Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor’s degree required with preferred area of concentration in finance, accounting, public administration or related field; related experience preferred. Higher levels under the career development program require additional education and experience.
Special Conditions:
- Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
- Twelve-month probationary period
- Work beyond normal work schedule during peak seasons
If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide a copy of your diploma/degree and certifications.
Salary : $60,214 - $85,000
