Financial Analyst

The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking a Financial Analyst with strong technical skills to be part of our talented Budget team. The ideal candidate will have experience in budget development and analysis and will also be interested in working with large volumes of data. This position will be responsible for basic principles, methods and practices of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting. 

Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofoxnard/jobs/5134073/financial-analyst

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Contribute to the preparation of the City's mid-year and annual budget and assist in the year-end budget to actual variance analysis
• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including development of recommendations for budget adjustments as necessary
• Assist in reviewing data and research related to Council agenda staff reports
• Analyze departmental and citywide budgets for compliance with financial guidelines and City Policies and Procedures
• Gather and analyze data on existing programs; perform complex statistical analysis, conduct surveys and prepare proposals, including financial policy and procedure requirements
• Participate in ongoing budget software maintenance, proposal, and reporting setup for applicable budget cycle
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None required