Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS MANAGER

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL AUGUST 5 2025 AT 5:00 P.M.

SALARY RANGE: $134068 - $156962

South Metro Fire Rescue is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead budgeting forecasting and financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills government work experience and a collaborative approach to working with key stakeholders.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager collaborates closely with the Chief Financial Officer to strategize lead plan and implement the districts budgeting forecasting long term planning and procurement strategies in alignment with organizational goals and values. This position performs advanced administrative technical and professional work providing leadership and oversight across key functional areas within the Finance Bureau. Responsibilities include directing the development and execution of the annual budget process conducting in-depth financial and budgetary analysis guiding procurement policy and strategy and managing long-term revenue and expenditure forecasting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the position and do not list every duty that may be required of the employee for this position. The district retains the right to change the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time without notice.)

Leadership and Management

Works in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer to direct manage and oversee the activities and services of assigned functional areas in the Finance Bureau including oversight and development of the budget process procurement strategy long term planning and financial forecasting.

Manages assigned Finance staff by communicating job expectations; plans monitors and evaluates job results; coaches mentors rewards and disciplines employees; resolves personnel concerns and issues; advises the Chief Financial Officer of activities and issues needing attention.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources; accordingly initiates coordinates and enforces systems policies and procedures.

Plans directs and coordinates work activities; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assesses and monitors workload administrative support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement.

Participates in the development and administration of the Finance Bureau budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Explains justifies supports and defends programs policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Participates in the selection of staff; orients and trains employees; develops personal growth opportunities.

Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions by showing up reliably engaging respectfully and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Models organizational values by actively supporting a positive workplace culture fostering mutual respect and encouraging diverse perspectives; promotes psychological safety by listening openly recognizing the contributions of others and engaging in constructive problem-solving.

Serves as a role model for accountability integrity and service excellence; actively participates in team building cross-functional collaboration and efforts that strengthen organizational cohesion and employee engagement.

Financial Planning and Procurement

Directs and performs planning evaluation design and implementation of the districts budget.

Manages the annual budget processes for the district; works with Assistant Chiefs Bureau/Battalion Chiefs Directors Managers and Team Coordinators to develop sound budget proposals that align with the districts mission and goals.

Creates budget models and quarterly financial forecasts; analyzes complex financial information to make proper decisions regarding the districts budget; presents reports and informational documents to the Board or other groups as required.

Oversees encumbrances and budget control; makes budget transfers as needed and conducts periodic cleanup of outstanding encumbrances.

Prepares and submits required financial documentation to relevant state or regulatory authorities including with the State of Colorado and for grants.

Develops long-term financial forecasts and support strategic financial planning.

Analyzes trends in the financial performance of the district; provides recommendations and action plans to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities through the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.

Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

Designs implements and manages effective budgeting policies and procedures; drives operational efficiencies by implementing process and/or policy enhancements that create improved controls and service levels.

Performs complex administrative and supervisory work in asset management with the responsibility for the maintenance control and accountability of the districts capital assets inventory; maintains accountability of all capital assets; manages inventory control systems.

Provides oversight for capital asset lifecycle processes including acquisition transfer and disposal in coordination with logistics.

Supports the CFO Executive Team and the Board with financial analysis and reports used for decision making.

Partners with IT and external IT consultants to maintain financial system functionality access controls and issue resolution.

Identifies potential areas of opportunity for business process improvements; compares best practices and analyzes and/or estimates financial impact of the improvements.

Designs develops and maintains processes to improve advance or simplify data gathering and/or reporting and analytics; automates new and existing reporting by using various software tools and develop new management reports to support the districts needs.

Oversees procurement functions ensuring proper onboarding training and documentation of procurement policies; ensures contracts comply with internal policies and regulations; provides financial oversight of procurement strategies contract alignment with budgets and integration with financial planning and reporting systems.

Maintains strategic involvement in high-value or complex procurements.

Research and evaluates grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals; monitors and reports on grant expenditures and outcomes; serves as main liaison with funders for all grant-related communications; ensures full compliance with federal state and private grant requirements; maintains accurate and current records for all grant activities; leads the grant closeout process and responds to audit inquiries as needed.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Complies with federal state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new standards legislation and/or best practices; anticipates new standards legislation and/or best practices and enforces adherence to requirements and advising the CFO on necessary changes and/or improvements.

Manages and participates in internal projects as needed and as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Performs other related duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS (An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.)

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a closely related field. Masters Degree ispreferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or financeincluding two (2) years of supervising staff.

Experience in government preferred.

Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers license with an acceptable driving record inaccordance with the SMFRs Driving Records Policy.

Must obtain CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of government finance concepts and principles.

Knowledge of budgetary concepts and principles.

Knowledge of finance principles and practices including short and long-term money

markets municipal bonds and interest rates.

Knowledge and skills in managing people and processes.

Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Advanced financial analyst skills working with all aspects of financial and operational data.

Knowledge of applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

Ability to work independently and set priorities.

Ability to interact well with a diverse population with outstanding interpersonal andcommunication skills.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all employees both verbally and inwriting maintaining composure in difficult situations.

Ability to gather relevant data analyze problems evaluate alternatives and make sound judgements.

Ability to present complex financial information to a variety of audiences in an understandable manner.

Ability to select supervise train motivate and evaluate staff; ability to provide goals direction and effective leadership.

Demonstrated project management research and data analysis and organizational skills.

Strong understanding of the organizations values goals and objectives.

Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Strong customer service orientation.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to manage interpersonal and organizational conflict and create a team-oriented collaborative environment.

Ability to use standard business computer software.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing and respecting diversity with an understandingof how to effectively incorporate diversity initiatives into the organization.

Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and work with a variety of people andcultures who work on different shifts and in various geographic locations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises professional technical and administrative staff.

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

Requires frequent use of equipment including personal computers (including various software packages databases and spreadsheet programs) calculators telephones facsimile machines copy machines printers and other general office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly in a sedentary position. The employee may also be required to perform climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. Requires nimbleness of hands for typing and writing. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus allowing a broad field of vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job the employee primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) is committed to attracting and retaining highly skilled and motivated employees by offering more than just competitive base pay. All regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive total compensation package that includes base wages accrued leave employer-paid medical dental vision and life insurance premiums Retiree Health Savings contributions Death & Disability coverage and employer-funded pension contributions. Beyond financial benefits SMFR fosters a positive work environment through a strong Fitness Wellness and Rehabilitation Program access to educational opportunities job security and meaningful non-monetary rewards. While we recognize that being an employer of choice means different things to different people based on their individual values SMFRs overall goal is to be a great place to work.

Required Experience:

Manager