Financial Analyst

Role Overview

The Financial Analyst performs complex financial, statistical, economic, and operational analyses in a public agency environment. Working under the general direction of the Finance Manager, the position supports budget monitoring, financial reporting, cost-of-service and Proposition 218 rate analyses, cash forecasting, investments, debt, grants, loans, and long-term planning.

What You Will Do

The Financial Analyst will develop complex financial models, evaluate financial performance, support rate-setting and cash-management activities, and translate detailed financial information into clear recommendations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable managing changing priorities while collaborating across departments, supporting financial-system improvements, and communicating technical information clearly to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, business or public administration or a closely related field
• Two years of increasingly responsible analytical experience in fiscal services
• Experience with a public utility or government agency is preferred
• A master’s degree in business administration or economics is highly desired
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program