Financial Analyst

Description

The Capital Programming team is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Transportation Project Delivery department. The primary responsibilities of this position include developing innovative tools to consume and report project costing data to assist with decision-making associated with the Capital Improvement Program. This position will also support the capital programming's fund manager with tasks associated with the department's operating budget, such as entering financials into the county's budgeting software platform (Planning Analytics), and developing forecasts at key milestones as requested by Public Works Financial Services. Opportunities for training and professional development will be provided as part of the on-boarding process.

Hennepin County's five-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a tool used to identify, schedule, and finance capital improvements. Each CIP project provides an opportunity to advance the county's priorities in disparities reduction, complete and green streets, as well as climate action. The 2023 legislation session resulted in a significant increase in transportation funding - presenting a generational opportunity for Hennepin County to elevate its investment in people walking, using transit, biking, and driving along the county's transportation system that extends across 566 miles and 149 bridges.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Financial Analyst.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Develop tools to track historical project costing data across each of the stages of project development (design, right-of-way, and construction).

• Develop financial reports for expenditure projections, trending, and result analysis for capital road and bridge projects.

• Serve as the owner and curator of the Capital Program Financial Report.

• Leverage Microsoft Power BI to integrate project costing data and Active Project Directory Charts to automate time intensive tasks.

• Support work tasks associated with the department's operating budget.

• Support day-to-day activities associated with the newly established fund associated with the metro sales tax that will serve as a critical funding mechanism for the department's operating and capital budgets.

• Support the Transportation Project Delivery assistant director with the development of project control tools.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Six years or more working in private or public/governmental accounting or finance work.

• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, statistics, or closely related field and four years or more working in private or public/governmental accounting or finance work.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the above or closely related field and two years or more working in private or public/governmental accounting or finance work.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Working in business, government administration, or financial analysis.

• Entering or maintaining information into financial systems and other databases.

• Using Microsoft 365 applications such as Excel, Access, Power BI, SQL or similar data modeling software.

• Reviewing and analyzing data for departmental budgets.

• Forecasting revenues and/or expenditures.

Knowledge of principles and practices of financial analysis, financial statement analysis, expenditure/revenue forecasting, and budgeting. Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement projects to perform financial/budget analysis.

• Prepare reader-centric reports on analysis.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

About the department:

We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Marita Nguyen

marita.nguyen@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

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In which of the following fields have you earned a degree? Check all that apply.

• Accounting

• Business administration

• Economics

• Finance

• Public administration

• Statistics

• Other closely related field

• None of the above

03

What is the highest level of degree you have earned in the field(s) you indicated above?

• Associate degree

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Neither of the above

04

Describe your relevant education, including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type 'None' in the space provided.

05

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in private or public/governmental accounting or finance work?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

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Describe your experience working in private or public/governmental accounting or finance work, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type 'None' in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience working in business, government administration, or financial analysis?

• Yes

• No

08

Describe your experience working in business, government administration, or financial analysis, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience entering or maintaining information into financial systems and other databases?

• Yes

• No

10

Describe your experience entering or maintaining information into financial systems and other databases, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type 'None' in the space provided.

11

Which of the following Microsoft applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Access

• Excel

• Power BI

• PowerPoint

• SharePoint Online

• SQL or comparable data modeling software

• None of the above

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Briefly describe your experience using the Microsoft applications you selected in the previous question, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you have experience using other comparable data modeling software, please include the software name(s). If you do not have any of these experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have experience reviewing and analyzing data for departmental budgets?

• Yes

• No

14

Describe your experience reviewing and analyzing data for departmental budgets, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type 'None' in the space provided.

15

Do you have experience forecasting revenues and/or expenditures?

• Yes

• No

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Describe your experience forecasting revenues and/or expenditures, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

17

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs