Finance & Budget Analyst

Bremerton, WA

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 0726-44

Kitsap Regional Library is seeking a motivated and skilled Financial and Budget Analyst to provide professional level budget and financial analysis work with a high degree of difficulty and complexity.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position provides independent financial analysis and serves as a technical advisor on a wide range of issues and programs. Responsibilities include development of analysis models to evaluate organizational financial performance, identification of impact of proposed action plans, preparation and tracking of annual operating and capital budgets, development of long-range financial plans and forecasts, and maintenance of financial information databases.

 

This position exercises considerable discretion and independent judgement when evaluating various alternatives and making recommendations and decisions. Work assignments typically are highly visible and technically complex, have significant financial responsibility, require discretion, and involve collaboration with all KRL divisions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required. MBA preferred.
• Three to five years' financial analysis and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Standards (BARS)
• Proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Access, and other analytical or data visualization software.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, present and communicate financial information clearly at all levels, including non-financial managers and staff.

BENEFITS & SALARY

Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program. Additionally, all employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees in this position earn 15 days per year of vacation leave over the course of their first year, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year.

Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are automatically eligible for the plan if they work a minimum of 16.25 hours per week (or 70 hour per month) during five months per year for two consecutive years.

Offers to new employees are expected to be between $37.70 and $52.18 depending on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

DUTIES:

• Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of the budget process and develop strategies and alternatives that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and change.
• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership and department staff to develop and monitor detailed project spending plans and annual budgets.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial information and policies using advanced principals and techniques to review and evaluate the accuracy of plans, reports, and supporting information; identify and observe trends, examine basic elements and key relationships, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Provide financial modeling and forecasting; defend and monitor complex operating and capital budgets
• Deliver monthly and annual financial reports. Provide information to senior leadership to facilitate analysis of budget variances and financial trends using Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, and other analytical or data visualization software.
• Lead studies and analysis for the development of the Capital Improvement program using cost-benefit analysis, business cases, and similar techniques to assist in the prioritization of capital investments within the department based on consistent objective criteria.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of governmental and public-sector budgeting principles, financial management practices, and long-range financial planning.
• Knowledge of Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting Standards (BARS) and applicable accounting principles, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of operating and capital budget development, monitoring, and forecasting methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial modeling techniques, variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance measurement tools.
• Knowledge of organizational planning processes and the financial impacts of strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Advanced skill in financial analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial models, and data analysis tools.
• Skill in developing financial forecasts, budget projections, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise, and accurate financial reports for leadership, managers, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion when evaluating alternatives and making recommendations.
• Ability to analyze complex financial issues, identify underlying causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership and departmental staff on financial and budget matters.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working with large volumes of financial data.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to continuously improve business processes through innovation, process evaluation, and

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is carried out in a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment with frequent staff and occasional public interaction. This position involves light physical demands, sitting and operating objects, tools or controls including keyboards and telephones for extended periods; internal and external customer contact, conversations, phones, noise from office machinery and other equipment, etc. Must be able to work while others are working in a shared team area.

Occasionally, the incumbent must move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring materials and office supplies. Seldomly push, pull, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; bending at the waist, kneeling, and reaching, using arms and hands.

Work performed and delivered is guided by precise deadlines. High cognitive demands include strong attention to detail, ability to focus for long periods of time, critical thinking, prioritizing, problem solving, and information synthesis.

 

LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS

Listed below are expectations of all library employees:

• Provide excellent customer service by showing sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds when interacting with patrons, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's principles of intellectual freedom.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's policies and procedures.
• Effectively work both independently, with limited direction or supervision, as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing information, technology, work procedures and library services.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron and/or employee records.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is typical Monday through Friday office hours but may include weekends and evenings as needed. Please note that schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our website at KRL.org and select "Careers" located at the bottom of the page. This position is open to all and will remain open until filled.

Kitsap Regional Library is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.