Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst is responsible for performing budgetary, financial, and management analysis within a policy-focused environment. This position supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and analysis of departmental budgets while reviewing financial data, accounting reports, and expenditure activity to promote effective fiscal management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine, analyze, and evaluate departmental budget estimates, funding requirements, and financial data.
• Plan and perform economic, financial, and budgetary analyses to support operational and fiscal decision-making.
• Analyze budgeting and accounting reports to monitor expenditures and maintain appropriate financial controls.
• Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and administration of departmental budgets.
• Identify budget trends, discrepancies, and variances and support appropriate follow-up or corrective action.
• Apply established finance, accounting, and budgeting methods, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Support departmental staff in the use of automated budget and financial systems.
• Organize and interpret financial information and communicate findings effectively to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial and budget documentation.
• Collaborate with departmental personnel to address budget-related questions and financial reporting needs.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Budget development, implementation, or monitoring
• Local government or public-sector budget analysis
• Accounting or financial analysis
• Financial or expenditure reporting
• Related fiscal or budgetary functions
• Strong understanding of budgeting, accounting, and financial management principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications, including tools used for financial analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Professional and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a government, municipality, public-sector, or policy-oriented financial environment.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial management system applications.
• Experience reviewing budget-to-actual expenditures, financial reports, or budget variances.
• Familiarity with automated ERP, accounting, or governmental budget systems.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status