Finance Business Analyst

Job Description:

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst

Location: 301 W Jefferson, 9th floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Duration: 12 -month contract

Pay rate: $30-34/hr. on W2

Job Diva Id: #26-40813

Experience Required:

Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting or finance, or 6 years of professional experience if candidate doesn't hold degree. Postgraduate degrees or professional level-related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis.  

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field. Postgraduate degrees or professional level-related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis.        

Position Description:

• Finance/Business Analyst: Journey-level to Senior Finance/Accounting Professional who uses advanced level professional knowledge, discretion, and independent judgment. (Bachelors + 2 Years Professional Experience)    

Skills Required:

• Analyzes, develops, maintains, and reports a department's budget and strategic plan.

• Researches budget and financial matters; develops budget and staffing projections.

• Works closely with the Budget Office to prepare and submit the department’s annual budget, forecast staffing, costs, etc.

• Analyzes department budget expenditures.

• Monitors the department's budget performance, including projection analysis, position control analysis, and board agenda item review.

• Consults with leadership and other financial personnel on long-range forecasts of revenues, expenditures, demands for services, and other financial/business issues.

• Analyzes departmental financial statements for accuracy, reasonableness, and adherence to budgetary policy and related standards and laws.

• Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.

• May work in various areas, including financial analysis, planning and budgeting, and/or cost accounting.

• Analyzes and quantifies various processes and procedures and implements procedural changes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.