Salary
$65,927.74 - $109,898.31 Annually
Location
Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Human Services and Public Health
Job Number
23HSPH604MN018
Closing 2/21/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description The Human Services Finance Unit within Human Services Public Health is currently seeking a Senior Financial Management Analyst to join the team. Under limited supervision, this position works with the department’s leadership team to establish an overall financial plan for the department in consultation with Hennepin County’s Office of Budget and Finance, assist the leadership team in financial planning and forecasting, and provide consultation with financial information for key decision makers. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral page. Location and hours: This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. This position may have meetings that will be located at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487. Work hours will primarily be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as remote, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Financial Management Analyst, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will:
Work with the Human Services Public Health leadership to develop and prepare operating budgets for multiple areas.
Assist the department and its service areas with priority-setting based on annual budget instructions, business priorities, and staffing needs.
Prepare monthly forecasts in collaboration with assigned area leadership.
Serve as main point of contact between the department and the Office of Budget and Finance for their service area as it relates to the budget and financial information requests.
Monitor actual revenues and expenditures throughout the year to ensure accurate reporting.
Prepare pro formas when new initiatives are being considered in-order-to determine fiscal impact.
Consult and assist in the design of financial dashboards.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to assigned areas: this includes product training sessions, leading financial discussions, problem solving with an emphasis on strategic goals, recommending appropriate action steps, negotiating changes, and challenging the status quo.
Review budget amendments and board actions to ensure accuracy and that the financial impact is understood and recorded.
Attend and/or present at department leadership team meetings as appropriate, providing monthly financial analysis and summary of high-level drivers.
Train, educate, and coach team members on how to better utilize finance and forecasting tools to do their job more effectively and in finding solutions.
Work on continuous product improvement and identifying/implementing ongoing procedural efficiencies; draft procedural documents to assist team members to use in order to complete their work.
Need to have:
One of the following:
Master's degree in business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field and one year or more of experience with work involving the analysis, explanation, and presentation of numerical data, such as financial or economic review, accounting or statistical analysis, or other related work.
Bachelor's degree in the areas cited above and two years or more of experience with work involving the analysis, explanation, and presentation of numerical data, such as financial or economic review, accounting or statistical analysis, or other related work.
Six or more years of experience with work involving the analysis, explanation, and presentation of numerical data, such as financial or economic review, accounting or statistical analysis, or other related work.
Nice to have:
Experience:
Using Microsoft Excel pivot tables, functions, and formulas.
With programming languages such as VBA, SQL, SSMS, PeopleSoft, Cognos, or a similar electronic financial system.
Developing and preparing operating budgets.
Monitoring and forecasting revenues and/or expenditures.
Using process automation techniques to maximize productivity, save time, and create efficiencies using an Excel spreadsheet or any other financial software solutions.
Knowledge of:
Principles, and practices of financial analysis, financial statement analysis, expenditure/revenue forecasting, budgeting, and legislative analysis.
Auditing standards and procedures.
Federal/state compliance requirements.
Financial applications including Excel, Word, and accounting system/audit management software.
Ability to:
Plan, coordinate, consolidate, and monitor expenditure/revenue budgets.
Prepare and present complex financial reports and data in a format that successfully communicates information effectively for different audiences and levels of expertise.
Evaluate difficult accounting problems and analyze and interpret complex accounting records.
Use a strategic lens when consulting on the financial impact of programmatic initiatives.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
Promote racial equity and address disparities within programs and services.
About the department: Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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