Job Description
Posting Expires: 10/09/24
Salary:$72,682.62
General Description and Classification Standards
The Financial Analyst Sr. in the Office of Fleet Services supports the financial oversight and analysis of the City's fleet operations. Responsibilities include financial data management, budget forecasting, and analyzing expenditures related to vehicle purchasing, repairs, and maintenance services. The role contributes to ensuring efficient financial operations of the department, supports budgeting and strategic financial planning, and assists in driving data-informed decisions. This is a Senior-level professional finance position. This position is key in providing financial transparency and supporting the City's goals for fleet optimization. This role operates with limited guidance, requiring professionalism, expertise, and the ability to handle assignments independently.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision, exercising independent judgment in financial reporting and analysis tasks. Reports to the department’s Finance Manager or equivalent.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform detailed analyses of fleet operations, processes, and expenditures, ensuring alignment with the department’s financial goals.
Maintain ongoing financial reporting systems, creating dashboards and analytical reports on fleet expenses, contracts, and budget forecasts.
- Develop specialized reports for use in strategic planning, budgeting, and procurement related to fleet operations.
- Oversee audits and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
- Collaborate with fleet procurement teams to analyze vendor performance and cost effectiveness for parts and services contracts.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and standards, optimizing cost controls for vehicle maintenance and operations.
- Participate in the development of budget proposals, financial strategies, and operational cost reports.
- Provide financial support for contracts related to vehicle purchases, repair services, parts, and other fleet-related expenses.
- Present findings, reports, and recommendations to senior department leadership and other City officials.
- Lead special projects related to financial efficiency and process improvements within the Office of Fleet Services.
Decision Making
- Determine priorities, work methods, and timelines for financial analysis and reporting tasks.
- Use discretion in providing recommendations for budget adjustments and cost-saving measures.
Leadership Provided May supervise a small team of financial staff (1-4 employees), handling performance management, scheduling, and task delegation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of fleet financial management, operational analysis, and budgeting.
- Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools such as Oracle, SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to develop comprehensive financial reports, identify trends, and offer actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with department leadership, external auditors, and vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple financial projects and deliver results within set timelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of work experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or a related role.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or public administration.
- Experience with fleet management systems and databases.
- Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Python, or other analytical tools. Licensures and Certifications
- No specific certifications required, but training in specific financial reporting systems is a plus. Work Environment
- Typical office environment with occasional site visits to fleet facilities.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-10
