Financial Planning Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Budget Analyst to join our team at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for analyzing and preparing the annual budget and related financial documents, as well as conducting organization, staffing, and methods studies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Analysis and Budgeting
    • Provide supervisory or project direction of other analysts and participate in the advanced technical phases of development, review, and administration of the budget.
    • Review and analyze budget requests and supporting information, identifying budgetary questions and recommending resolution.
    • Participate in budgetary meetings and advise operating departments or operating units in preparing budget estimates.
  • Financial Planning and Management
    • Perform and direct analyses of budgetary spending trends, making recommendations for improvements or adjustments.
    • Manage the processing of purchase requests and payment authorizations for appropriateness and adherence to established procedures, budgetary guidelines, and contract specifications.
  • Contract Administration
    • Prepare and administer contracts, coordinating the review and evaluation of bid proposals, and preparing and monitoring contract schedules.
  • Technical Support and Communication
    • Provide technical support to users of the Budget Management System and/or other management information systems.
    • Prepare correspondence for various District personnel and departments.
  • Leadership and Supervision
    • Assign, supervise, and review work, ensuring staff compliance with District policies and procedures, including Personnel Rules and Administrative Procedures.
    • Complete performance reviews, address employee complaints and grievances, and may recommend employment actions such as hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, or discharge.
    Requirements
    • Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in business or public administration or a related field.
    • Four years of experience in organization and methods work and/or budget analysis, preparation, and administration.
    • Graduate study in the designated fields may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
    • Additional professional experience in organization and methods work and/or budget analysis, preparation, and administration may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
    • Civil service status in one of the foregoing classifications.


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