Financial Analyst
superior court of california county of los angelesLos Angeles, CA
Financial Analyst
L5
superior court of california county of los angelesLos Angeles, CAtoday
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Financial Analyst performs responsible financial, statistical, budgetary, contract, procurement, data, procedural, legislative and organizational analyses in support of Court-wide operations. The position independently conducts complex research and analysis, develops financial projections and reports, and provides fact-based recommendations to support management and organizational decision‑making. The Financial Analyst participates in budget development and administration, contract and procurement activities, program monitoring, and the development of policies, procedures, and operational improvements. The position works collaboratively with judicial officers, Court and County staff, executive leadership, contractors, and external agencies to coordinate programs and resolve financial and operational issues. Success in this role requires sound judgment, analytical ability, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Court information.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze financial, budget, statistical, and operational data to support data‑driven Court‑wide decision making. Assist with the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, business re‑engineering projects, fund tracking, and other financial planning tools. Support procurement and contract activities, including solicitations, evaluations, and contract monitoring. Conduct research and special projects related to policies, programs, legislation, grants, and operational initiatives, applying critical thinking to complex issues. Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and other analytical tracking tools, and communicate findings and recommendations verbally and in writing to stakeholders. The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin: OPTION I: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or a closely related field* -AND- one (1) year of responsible experience involving budget and financial or accounting analysis. OPTION II: Five (5) years of recent experience performing accounting and administrative support functions involving budget and financial or accounting analysis. *To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.
Note:
Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part‑time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with financial, budget, statistical analysis, or legislative analysis, including interpreting legislation, regulations, or policy changes and assessing their potential impacts. Experience working with public‑sector budgets, contracts, grants, and compliance requirements. Knowledge and experience using analytical and data‑visualization tools such as Excel, Share Point, SAP, Oracle, Access, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Visual Basic and/or any of the Court's case management systems. Ability to clearly communicate complex and analytical findings to stakeholders. Experience managing multiple projects and working independently. APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE. WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below: EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job‑related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job‑related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e‑mailed to Rosalina Murillo, Staffing Partner Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Financial Specialists, All Other
Industry
Courts
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