Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Buncombe County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to serve as a senior strategic leader within our Finance this highly visible role you will shape long-range financial strategies guide capital and debt planning strengthen countywide financial governance and lead modernization across critical financial systems.

As an employer deeply committed to employee wellbeing Buncombe County offers an exceptional benefits package including discounted medical premiums generous county-funded Health Savings Account contributions nocost physical therapy 8% 401(k) employer contributions comprehensive wellness programs paid family leave and access to an onsite Employee & Family Health Clinic with low-cost care.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability innovation and community impact we invite you to join our team.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to serve as a senior strategic leader within the Finance Departmentpartnering directly with the Finance Officer to shape guide and execute Buncombe Countys long-range financial strategies. Thisposition provides leadership in financial planning debt and capital analysis cash and investment management financial technologymodernization and policy development. As a highly visible leader the role ensures strong financial governance supportsCountywide fiscal sustainability and delivers advanced analytics that inform strategic decision-making across the organization.

Minimum Education Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

Masters degree in Business Public Administrationor other relevant field and three (3) years of experience in government or business including two (2) years of supervisory experience and /or specific training in financial planning and business/financial data analysis; or a bachelors degree in finance publicadministration business or other relevant field and five (5) years of experience and/or specific training in financial planning andbusiness/financial data analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Additional Training and Experience:

Progressively responsible experience in public funds investment cash management municipalbonds and governmental financial planning and administration including considerable analytical experience is preferred.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:

Supervise a division program or process with accountability for operations and resultsresponsibility for employee development assignment and flow of work and appraisal. Work activities involve managerial decisionsthat directly affect the efficiency costs reputation and service quality of the division program or process. May assist withdeveloping budgets and/or distributing budgeted funds.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Lead the preparation coordination and management of all County debt issuance processes in close partnership with the FinanceOfficer ensuring comprehensive documentation compliance and collaboration with external partners.

• Serve as the Countys primary internal leader for capital financing analysis annual debt modeling and long-range capital planningoutputs used by executive leadership and the Board.

• Guide development of capital-related financial strategies financial modeling and long-term fiscal sustainability analyses alignedwith organizational priorities.

• Direct the Countys cash flow forecasting process oversee liquidity planning and ensure timely strategic movement of funds tomeet operational and capital needs.

• Oversee investment portfolio compliance conduct analysis to identify excess cash available for investment and coordinatequarterly investment reporting.

• Provide strategic advice to the Finance Officer on investment risk mitigation market trends portfolio positioning and policyalignment.

• Oversee Finance business systems lead modernization efforts and optimize workflows to strengthen internal controls andenterprise efficiency.

• Assess emerging technology automation opportunities and finance-related risks; advise the Finance Officer and senior leadershipon impacts readiness and recommended actions.

• Lead design implementation assessment and improvement of financial policies and procedures that reinforce BuncombeCountys internal control framework and mitigate financial operational and compliance risk.

• Monitor fiscal compliance across high-risk areas including fraud waste and abuse detection and lead targeted analysis to addressvulnerabilities.

• Oversee SCFC financial planning long-range forecasting and preparation of formal presentations and communications forCommission members.

• Serve as the senior liaison for capital financial analysis project modeling and policy interpretation supporting County and schoolsystem partners.

• Lead monthly financial reporting for all major operating and capital funds providing trend analysis forecasting updates andstrategic insights on year-to-date performance.

• Provide expert guidance to departments on interpreting budget-to-actual outcomes and collaborate with internal partners to ensurefinancial accountability and transparency.

• Lead long-range financial planning scenario modeling fiscal sustainability analysis and management reporting activities inpartnership with the Finance Officer.

• Serve as a key advisor to the Finance Officer preparing executive-level materials and supporting strategic decision-making forCounty leadership.

• Lead and manage the FP&A Division staff establishing high performance expectations and fostering a collaborative innovativeand professional team culture.

• Provide clear timely communication coaching performance management succession planning and professional developmentfor staff.

• Ensure divisional compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws County policies human resource requirements andgovernmental standards.

• Serve as an emergency-essential leader providing financial strategy support continuity-of-operations readiness and rapid fiscalanalysis during emergency addition this position will serve as a key liaison with state and federal agencies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to advance the goals and strategic priorities of the Finance Officer and the BuncombeCounty organization.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to plan and implement budgetary purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of the organization and structure of state and local government and nonprofit agencies.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.

• Ability to plan and direct fiscal and business services.

• Ability to identify and implement improvements to processes and workflows as well as interpret complex regulations andensure they are addressed in processes and workflows.

• Knowledge of computer systems MS Office Suite advanced Excel PowerBI ERP (Workday preferred) and database useto ensure department efficiency.

• Ability to analyze data identify trends and deliver proposals that are clear engaging data-based accurate and aligned withBuncombe Countys strategic goals.

• Possesses leadership and excellent team management skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills andcollaborating across internal teams to deliver complex projects.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture one that fully engages all of our employees honoring and building on each employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race natural hair or hairstyles ethnicity creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry marital or familial status pregnancy veteran status religious belief or non-belief age or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment hiring assignment promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected addition the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.