Power the City behind the scenes - support essential services, steer smarter spending and leave your mark where it matters most. Budget Analyst (Management Analyst I/II) The City of Belmont is seeking a detail‑driven, forward‑thinking Budget Analyst to join our Finance Department. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who loves numbers, meaningful public service, and cross‑department collaboration. Whether you're an emerging analyst or an experienced professional, we're ready to place the right candidate at either the Management Analyst I or II level. Want the details? Check out the attached supplemental job description . What You'll Do As our next Budget Analyst, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining the City's financial foundation, including: Preparing the annual operating budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Designing and producing the City's annual budget book using Adobe InDesign Maintaining and supporting the City's budget management system , providing troubleshooting, user training, and documentation Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and preparing financial reports, dashboards, and presentations Coordinating budget adjustments, transfers, and amendments Maintaining accurate chart‑of‑accounts and documenting financial processes Supporting payroll , financial audits , and system upgrades Researching local, state, and federal regulations to assess financial impacts Collaborating with departments and agencies to validate and share financial data Taking on special projects and performing other analytical assignments What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who: Excels at financial and analytical problem‑solving Communicates clearly and professionally Can manage multiple priorities under pressure Has advanced Excel skills—formulas, pivots, charts, validations, and more Can independently prepare accurate reports, models, and visual materials with minimal supervision. Thrives in a collaborative, customer‑service‑oriented environment Can manage website content using CMS platforms and produce polished publications using tools like

Adobe InDesign Experience & Education Experience:

2-3 years of progressively responsible fiscal or budget‑related experience, ideally in local government

Education:

Equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field Why Belmont? Belmont is a community‑focused city where your work directly supports programs, services, and infrastructure that residents rely on. Here, analysts don't sit on the sidelines, they help drive innovation, elevate efficiency, and strengthen financial transparency citywide. You won't get lost in a massive bureaucracy, your work will be seen, appreciated, and valued.