Financial Analyst

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 
• One year of full-time, professional experience reviewing, analyzing, evaluating and  planning budget requests in a central budget agency, public jurisdiction or private  corporation in a paid position, a fellowship or an internship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of: 
o the principles, practices and procedures of budget formulation, evaluation and  administration. 
o the application of the principles of public administration to budgetary procedures and  objectives. 

Ability to:
o operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database  software for the purpose of creating documents, reports, charts, and graphs.
o make group presentations. 
o exercise good attention to detail.  
o prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements and reports. 
o exercise discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive situations. 
o maintain necessary records and files, compile information and prepare reports.
o analyze budget-related procedural and organizational problems and make cogent  recommendations for their solution. 
o understand and follow oral or written directions. 
o effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. 
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination: 
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all  employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion,  sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender  identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information  regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.