Senior Budget Analyst (4759-02) at Hamilton County Government

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

39.65

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget analysis, Financial planning, Fiscal analysis, Data-driven recommendations, Financial reporting, Budget development, Expenditure analysis, Financial performance monitoring, Cost-saving identification, Fiscal compliance, Trend analysis, Financial statement analysis

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Title: Senior Budget Analyst Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County! * Starting Pay: $39.65 an hour * Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave. * Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option. * Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More! We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! As the Senior Budget Analyst here at Hamilton County, you will lead advanced, countywide fiscal and budget analysis that supports critical financial planning and decision-making. You will partner with departments and leadership to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, and provide data-driven recommendations that shape how resources are allocated across the organization. You will play a key role in identifying trends, solving complex fiscal challenges, and improving financial processes. This role offers the opportunity to influence countywide operations while serving as a trusted advisor and subject Summary of Job Duties: * Analyzes departmental budget requests, financial plans, and expenditure patterns. * Collaborates with departments to evaluate budget needs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure alignment with county priorities. * Develops and supports the County Administrator’s Recommended Budget. * Analyzes financial statements, expenditure activity, and budget performance to monitor spending and identify trends, risks, and variances; collaborates with departments and leadership to address fiscal issues and ensure alignment with budget plans. * Oversees and supports fiscal transaction processes across departments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved budgets. * Develops and prepares financial reports, summaries, and analyses to support budget development, monitoring, and decision-making; analyzes financial data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability of reporting; interprets data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. * Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or public sector fiscal operations. * Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Work Location and Hours: * 138 E. Court St. Cinti, Oh. 45202 * 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30 Deadline to Apply: April 28, 2026 Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.

Responsibilities

The Senior Budget Analyst leads countywide fiscal and budget analysis to support critical financial planning and decision-making. They collaborate with departments to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve fiscal processes.