BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT ANALYST

At Cary, we’re not just any local government, we’re redefining what’s possible. Our vision is to be “The Local Government That Doesn’t Exist” by setting new benchmarks for how municipalities operate. We push boundaries, embrace creativity, and work hand-in-hand with our community to deliver top-tier service.

Now, we’re looking for a Budget and Management Analyst who brings experience in public sector budgeting and is ready to think big, analyze smart, and make a real impact. In this role, you’ll develop and manage municipal budgets, conduct long-range financial forecasting, and provide data-driven recommendations that support sound stewardship of public resources. You’ll navigate the unique dynamics of government finance including fund structures, policy considerations, and stakeholder engagement, all while helping ensure Cary remains fiscally strong and forward-thinking. You’ll collaborate with professionals at every level of our organization, gaining exposure to high-level decision-making while helping us drive continuous improvement in how we plan, allocate, and evaluate resources.

We’re seeking adaptive, strategic thinkers who understand the complexities of government budgeting and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. If you have the technical expertise, public sector insight, and an analytical mindset, along with the desire to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

If this opportunity excites you, apply today and help shape the future of Cary!

• Prepares the annual operating budget by: assisting administrative departments in formulating their budget requests; forecasting revenues; estimating and projecting expenditures; analyzing budget requests; preparing information for Council budget reviews and work sessions; preparing budget tables, slide decks and narratives;
• Provides professional consultation and guidance to departments by reviewing budgets and long-range financial and strategic plans including staffing, expense, and revenue projections while identifying opportunities of cost savings/cost avoidance;
• Addresses budget execution questions and issues from departments; analyzes and monitors current year revenues and expenditures; handles budget adjustment requests;
• Assesses, reviews, and analyzes assigned departmental budget requests and makes appropriate recommendations as to funding levels using objective analytical methodology and established policy criteria;
• Completes special studies and analytical projects;
• Works with a consultant to complete indirect cost analysis; interprets resulting data and appropriately applies this information into budgeting;
• Prepares responses to budget questions from the Council and public;
• Works with the Finance Department to complete the budget rollover process at the end of each year;
• Completes of submissions to the School of Government's Benchmarking Project;
• Conducts research and responds to surveys;
• Maintains historical budget, economic, and performance data in Excel format;
• Compiles the annual Budget Public Input Month report;
• Conducts training for the operating budget database and pay plan database;
• Reviews and assesses new and pending legislative changes and their resulting fiscal and programmatic impact on town departments and services;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting; general knowledge of the laws and regulations governing municipal financial practices and procedures; general knowledge of research techniques and sources and availability of information; general knowledge of revenue forecasting and expenditure analysis; general knowledge municipal administration and operations; thorough knowledge of microcomputers and appropriate software packages; ability to analyze budgets, financial information, policies and procedures and make recommendations; ability to work independently; ability to be organized and systematic in the work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department directors, supervisors, and employees; ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Physical RequirementsThe work in this class is generally sedentary. Some movement throughout Town buildings is required in order to assist departments and respond to questions.An employee must be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public, elected officials, and other employees.Visual acuity is necessary to read and write typewritten and handwritten materials and view a computer screen. Employee must be able to grasp objects.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business administration, public administration, management science, or a related field and some experience in public sector budget, operations or program analyses. A master's degree in public administration or related field is desirable and may be substituted for experience.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Local government experience in North Carolina specifically in Budget and/or Financial Reporting.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with enterprise financial and performance management systems, including Oracle Fusion ERP, Oracle EPM, and Oracle PPM. Working proficiency in Salesforce, including running reports, building dashboards, and extracting data to support budget analysis and decision-making.
• Working knowledge of mathematical computations, analytical skills, budget and costing accounting theories, and evaluation/research techniques and methodology.
• Ability to articulate policy recommendations that well define issues or problems, provide viable options, and are presented with sound analysis justifying the recommended action or policy direction.
• Ability to resolve complex issues involving multiple stakeholders or views, using independent judgment and tact.
• Ability to plan, initiate, and manage complex issues simultaneously.
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and analyzing capital improvement programs and complex operating budgets, performing quantitative analysis, researching and preparing reports, and reviewing and interpreting statistical information.
• Experience performing financial analysis to include rate modeling, multi-year budget projections and personnel cost projections.

Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.