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Minnesota IT Services · 2 hours ago

Financial Analyst - MA4

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$33.48/hr - $49.66/hr

4+ years exp

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota, and they are seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. The role focuses on strategic financial management for various departments, driving enterprise-level strategy, analysis, and budget coordination for all IT functions.

AppsInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partnering across the MNIT and partnering agencies including IT program managers, Financial Operations, and legislative planners to develop federal funds acquisition and timing strategies

Analyzing resource data, monitoring direct and allocated costs for federal compliance post-award, and providing essential budget management, reporting, and administrative oversight to governance boards (EAB, IESC, FADT, PMT) and IT leadership

Representing IT budget planning in agency-wide policy and strategic planning efforts

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget managementData manipulationProcess improvementFinancial systems expertiseReporting & visualizationCommunication skillsCustomer-focused approach

Required

Minimum of four (4) years of professional accounting, financial analysis, and/or budgeting and reporting experience

Management and manipulation of data in spreadsheets

Measuring and monitoring fiscal/budgetary performance

Ability to work with business partners to create a budget

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding

Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences

Preferred

Experience with process mapping, process improvement methodologies (e.g., EOS, Six Sigma, Lean), and managed service environments

Experience providing financial analysis within an IT organization and developing or assisting with project budgets

Experience working with the State's SWIFT financial system

Expertise creating financial reports and dashboards using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Expertise with PowerBI, SWIFT, and ConnectWise is strongly preferred

Direct experience working with Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and enhanced federal match funding exceeding large-scale budgets

Experience providing financial oversight and reporting to governance groups such as EAB, IESC, FADT, or PMTs

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care