Senior Financial Management Analyst
Application Deadline : Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. P.S.T. Accepting Online Applications Only
Your Mission : As a Senior Financial Analyst for Public Works Administration, you will provide sound financial analysis and recommendations to Public Works management staff and special project teams. You will have an opportunity to learn a wide range of public infrastructure programs as you research operation and capital financial issues. Key responsibilities will include :
- Assisting with the development and monitoring of the Public Works Department operating and capital budgets;
- Forecasting revenue and expenses for operations and capital funds;
- Analyzing and updating full cost rate models;
- Performing financial and policy analysis on a range of key public infrastructure issues.
The Ideal Candidate : We are looking for someone who :
Has a proven track record in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting and reporting;Can effectively communicate complex information to various audiences;Is committed to promoting a respectful and healthy workplace;Has a proven ability to manage multiple financial projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while ensuring accurate outputs.A Day in the Life of a PW Financial Analyst : As a member of the Public Works Administration finance team, your day will involve a blend of financial analysis, collaboration with various program managers, creating reports, and working towards your professional development goals. A typical week could look like :
Providing professional consulting support on developing, implementing and monitoring PW's operating budgets.Using your investigative mind to discover discrepancies in different reports in order to process necessary adjustments in the financial system.Update fund forecasts and present findings to key staff.Respond to questions from a member of the department financial team for clarification on an assignment.Attend team meetings, work independently on projects and grow your career with the City through 1 : 1 development time.Public Works : Public Works is dedicated to building a diverse and healthy workplace, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. We strive for Public Works to have a personality that celebrates our accomplishments, encourages learning and growth, and promotes the wellbeing of all our employees.
This position is eligible for flexible work hours and we offer family-friendly benefits to all our employees :
Retirement PlansMedical, Dental and Vision CoveragePaid Time OffOpportunities to work on City-wide initiativesEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible spending accounts for transportation, childcare and healthcareLocation : 99 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR
Work Schedule : The City of Eugene is shifting to a work environment of primarily in the office work to foster collaboration and connection. New employees must work on site full time for the duration of their probationary period (typically 12 months). Following the probationary period employees may utilize a flexible working environment one day a week per the Alternative Work Policy.
Examples of Duties Performed : Duties may include but are not limited to the following :
Capital and Operating Budgets : You will be an integral part of the finance team in developing, implementing and monitoring Public Work's operating and capital budgets. This will include becoming efficient in financial, grant and project accounting systems, analyzing cost and revenue trends and projections, analyzing and recording financial transactions, and preparing a variety of financial management reports tailored to different audiences. Additionally, you will be responsible for completing the annual revenue projections and fund balancing tasks for many of our management funds.Public Works has several funds which need to set full cost rates on an annual or biennium cycle and you will become an expert in several of these rate models. You'll perform the annual updates and present key findings to department leadership. You will lead program managers through the full cycle of budgeting for the Public Works Administration division and provide financial analysis and recommendations to the division's management team. After you become trained in the City's operating and capital processes, you will serve as a trainer to newer members of our Public Works finance team. Your assistance to our financial analysts throughout the department will help to maintain our department financial strength, accuracy and trust with our department leadership team.Financial and Policy Analysis : You will have the opportunity to work with wide range of program managers on projects that can include providing professional financial analysis and forecasting. In addition, policy analysis may also be needed. This will require extensive research to identify impacts, potential solutions and provide recommendations. Even the best financial analysis can be under-utilized if it's not communicated in the right form for the audience. An important part of your work will include preparing complex reports that highlight your main recommendations clearly and succinctly for different audiences (and being ready to also explain the details as needed).Public Works Administration Team : Everyone needs a team, and as part of Public Works Administration, you will be a part of developing and implementing goals and objectives for the division. You may supervise professional and paraprofessional finance support staff; which includes the full range of supervisory duties, such as hiring, coaching, terminating, planning, prioritizing, coordinating, supervising, and reviewing the work of other employees. This posting wouldn't be complete without acknowledging you may participate in other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible experience in finance, operations, administration, or budgeting, preferably in municipal government. Including one year of supervisory or program management experience.Education : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, public policy, business, or a related field. Additional qualifying professional experience may substitute for the educational requirement.License or Certification : A valid Oregon driver's license is preferred, but not required to work within this position.The Ideal Candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities :
Knowledge of principles and best practices of municipal financial management, public infrastructure revenue management (user fees, general rate setting), and public policy analysis.Statistical, forecasting, and other quantitative methods, research methods, economic principles and financial and operational analysis techniques.Complex organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to the financial management of City government and public works services, knowledge of Oregon's legislative process, familiarity with State Local Budget Law, familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Current social, political, economic trends affecting local government.Principles, methods, and procedures for managing contracts.Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation or professional program / project leadership.Ability to :
Construct and analyze complex spreadsheets for rate setting and revenue forecasting and other financial applications.Provide project leadership, coordinate staff assignments, evaluate the progress and work products of other project team members, and generally ensure the successful and timely completion of projects.Develop new and / or review existing department business operations, policies and procedures; make appropriate recommendations for improvements or innovations and implement approved recommendations.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with outside agency staff, members of the general public, elected officials, and other city employees.Effectively administer a variety of program responsibilities.Work well with all levels of officials, City staff, other agency staff, and the general public.Identify and respond to public, external agency, City policy board and departmental management issues and concerns.Communicate well, both orally, and in writing, and make effective presentations.Skilled in :
Facilitation, negotiation, and meeting skills.Intermediate to advanced level Excel and database management skills.