QUALIFICATIONS:

(To perform successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. We encourage all candidates who feel they are capable of successfully performing the responsibilities as outlined in this position description, regardless of the qualifications listed below to apply.)
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field required. Minimum one (1) year overall work experience with demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis. Experience with financial planning and analysis with a public company or municipality a plus. A strong commitment to public service is required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILL:

• Data, analytical, and financial modeling experience.
• Demonstrated Advanced Excel skills required, and familiarity with SQL and business intelligent tools for data analysis a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong analytic and communication skills, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND EFFORT

(The physical demands described here represent those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5 - 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the City through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change, subject to collective bargaining obligations, where applicable.)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the analysis of the City of Newton’s financial information. Primary duties will be in the areas of financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, and auditing, and other support functions.
Performs all other related work as required and directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The essential functions or duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)