Budget & Performance Analyst

Budget & Performance Analyst Apex, NC Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time $71,136.00 - $87,131.20 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Finance advising Statistics Financial operations Strategic management Government policy analysis ERP systems Research Mid-level Financial analysis Bachelor's degree in business administration Public Administration Statistical analysis Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in public administration Business Administration 1 year Benchmarking Cross-functional collaboration Business Implementing cost-saving initiatives Organizational budget management Full Job Description

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of: Budget & Performance Analyst

ABOUT THIS POSITION

EXPECTED

HIRING RANGE

$71,136.00 - 87,131.20 WORK

LOCATION

Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm/Hybrid

POSTING CLOSING DATE

April 12, 2026 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This is a professional position working independently at an advanced level to develop and maintain the annual operating and multi-year capital budgets, support strategic plan implementation and performance measurement efforts, and evaluate Town programs. In addition to the work of a budget analyst (managing operating and capital budgets, utilizing the ERP system, conducting financial and statistical analysis, recommending actions), the analyst leads complex, and often politically sensitive, program evaluation and special research projects, requiring considerable independent professional judgment and initiative. Work involves significant contact and collaboration with Town departments and Town management. This position reports to the Budget and Performance Manager.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS

Prepares and develops annual operating and capital budgets; Monitors operating and capital revenues and expenditures; Analyzes and evaluates policy and management issues as directed by Town Manager; Monitors, evaluates and measures the performance of Town programs; Evaluates and measures progress on strategic goals; Provides consultation and guidance to departments through review of budgets and long range financial and strategic plans including staffing, capital needs and revenue projections; Recommends methods for linking strategic objectives to performance targets; Identifies opportunities for cost savings/cost avoidance and recommends strategies to the Town Manager; Collects and analyzes data from departments for benchmarking with comparable communities; Manages projects that cross department lines and have significant financial impacts; Interacts regularly with internal departments, senior management staff, Assistant Town Manager, Town Manager, Town Council and public; Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, or a related field and a minimum of one (1) year of responsible experience working in public finance or budget administration; or acceptable combination of experience and education.

WHO WE ARE

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including: Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required) Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) Traditional sick and vacation leave 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation) 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Bereavement Leave 13 paid holidays Longevity pay Tuition assistance Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.