Qualifications
Budget & Financial Analyst, Senior
This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur in three (3) weeks on March 19, 2026.
Pay Grade: 115 Annual Salary Range: $82,200 up to $121,200
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Wellness Program Discount on health premiums Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division: Transportation & Sustainability / Administration Job Type: Full-Time Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Number: RC# 902424 DESCRIPTION
This position performs advanced, in-depth analysis and budget preparation for the submission of the annual operating and capital budget for the city and/or departments. Generates complex reports, supports and tracks revenue collection and performance, creates and updates multiyear econometric models, and mentors a team in budget development and maintenance. Provides complex analysis to inform recommended budget and policy decisions.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Leads the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets. Conducts fiscal/economic impact studies and cost/benefit analysis. Creates schedules and supporting documents; assists in the creation of the budget book. Monitors expenditure and revenue trends, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions, including support for revenue collection and compliance. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and performance summaries. Develops and maintains financial forecasting, long-range models, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario modeling to support planning. Reviews and validates financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies. Monitors and administers activities in various accounts Provides training, work review, procedures, and guidance for all finance-related positions. Provides guidance to department(s) on budgetary procedures and best practices. Performs research related to special projects and program funding.
Oversee data, metrics, and measurement efforts across the division. Coordinates ongoing audience impact surveys, merges various sources of data into a dashboard, creates reports and visualizations of data, and recommends refinements to processes and data queries. Provides project analysis and management by participating in CIP project committees and performing administrative tasks such as scheduling, purchasing, and coordinating with vendors. Prepares and presents financial information to management and stakeholders. Recommend improvements to budgeting processes and financial reporting tools. May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in budget, finance, economics, management analysis, accounting, or related experience. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics and Research, or related field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
Criminal history review
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.