Public Works Financial Analyst

Overview

Provide monitoring and evaluation of financial activities, and operational performance information and provide business and project management support to Public Works. The current vacancy is in Public Works Administration. Resume Required - You must attach an updated resume to your application.

Work Location
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Analyze and interpret operational data for Public Works business lines and projects, including revenue and expense analysis, to support Public Works operations, performance management and operational efficiencies.
• Collect and extract operational data to analyze and interpret data trends making recommendations to drive operational needs.
• Analyze current and historical spending trends, compare budget to actuals, and interpret the data to identify causation of variances.
• Collect financial data and information relevant to the financial structure, and perform financial and statistical analysis that support managing, monitoring, and making recommendations.
• Provide analysis of process, financial data and utilization as requested to drive operational improvements.
• Assist management in the production of cost benefit analysis related to various Public Works projects, programs or operational activities.
• Track capital and operating expenditures to ensure compliance with City financial policies, grant policies, and assist with project management.
• Track grants to provide assistance to Public Works grant managers and Finance staff to ensure compliance with reporting, management and full capture of grant funds available.
• Assist with preparing budget presentation materials and budget program proposals.
• Act as a liaison to Finance while collaboratively working on process improvement, division reporting and tracking of information within Public Works.
• Collect and analyze information on assigned projects and subject areas, and prepare reports summarizing findings and presenting logical and objective conclusions and alternative solutions.
• Assist Divisions in establishing "good" performance measurement systems using financial and budget criteria and operational methods.
• Nonprocurement contract subject matter expert for Public Works
• Procurement liaison for contract issues
• Complete timely processing of invoices

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.

• Three years of experience performing analytical problem solving, data manipulation and data interpretation.

An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered.

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions…