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Job title: Senior Budget Analyst
Company: New York Public Library
Job description: Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: 39th Street Building
Reporting To: Marjoel Montalbo
Compensation: $120,000 – $125,000 / year
Description
Overview
Under the general direction of the Vice President for Finance and the Director of Budget and Planning, the Office of Budget and Planning prepares and oversees the management of the Library’s annual operating budgets, capital budgets, maintains multi-year financial plans, assists managers throughout the Library by providing analyses of the budgets for their units, and advises the Development and Government Affairs Offices in the preparation of government and private funding proposals.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Budget Analyst provides budgetary support to specific “client groups” throughout the organization. They advise on matters of staffing, OTPS, and planning around fiscal budgets. They are the ‘go to’ person for leaders in their areas to speak to about budgetary questions or concerns.
The Senior Budget Analyst also works to establish best practices for financial planning, budget management, control and reporting. They play a key role in institutional and program-specific planning and analysis, work closely with managers to analyze the use of financial resources and map out how those resources can support best public service operations. They also work closely with the Development and Government Affairs Offices in devising and fulfilling private and governmental fundraising strategies. Supports the continuing evolution of the budget and planning process to make sure that resource-allocation decisions are aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities. Strengthens long term planning through their monitoring of structural deficits.
Principal Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director of Budget and Planning:
- Supports and advises senior management, center directors, and department
managers in all aspects of budget matters, providing in-depth fiscal analysis for
Library programs and administrative functions
- Manages a rotating portfolio of coverage, currently to include the Education
Programs, and related special projects and grants
- As part of a team of analysts, performs key analytical and coordination tasks in
support of the annual and multi-year budget processes and planning exercises
- Prepares routine and ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for a range of
stakeholders that present complex financial information in a simplified clear manner
- Works closely with managers throughout the Library on the preparation and
reporting of grant and gift proposals
- Supports daily budget operations by initiating, reviewing, monitoring, and
expediting budget modifications and fiscal requests to ensure compliance with
approved financial plans and cost effective techniques
- Conducts training of non-finance staff in the use of budget management tools and
Library financial policies and procedures
- Performs a wide range of ad-hoc analytical work to support senior management
decision-making
- Performs related duties as required
Decision-Making Responsibilities:
- Uses analysis to support decision making
- Puts together multi-year planning strategies
- In consultation with Development, advises and develops strategy to optimize the use
of restricted funding
Accountability and Professionalism – Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.
● Customer Service – Commits to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers. Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respects all internal and external customers.
● Collaboration and Teamwork – Supports a positive team environment in which members participate, respect and cooperate with each other to receive desired results.
● Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills – Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results; keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills and technologies to complete work.
Leadership and Management – Provides direction, motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Demonstrates ability to motivate others to meet a common goal; and, recognizes and effectively leverages employees’ skills and abilities. Establishes realistic budget plans and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
● Performance Management and Development – Provides clear departmental strategic goals, individual employee performance expectations and criteria for performance measurement. Provides meaningful and appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and teams. Addresses performance problems in an appropriate and timely manner.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and successfully demonstrated experience in budgetary planning/management or financial analysis
Required Skills
- Excellent analytical, financial planning, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Successfully demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work well under deadline pressure
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to handle confidential matters using sound judgment and discretion
- Successfully demonstrated computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Excel and developing complex models
- Successfully demonstrated experience using query and reporting functions of a financial system
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred
- Experience with Workday Financials and TM1 preferred
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Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors. The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy should contact hrservicecenter@nypl.org for instructions on how to submit the required information for the evaluation of their exemption request.
Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Physical Duties
- Duties of this position will be performed in an office setting, with occasional travel for meetings and presentations throughout NYC.
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non Union
Schedule
FT 35 hours per week
Expected salary: $120000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:49:27 GMT
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