Financial Planning Manager G129 Finance

Financial Planning Manager G129 Finance

Salary

$72,202.21 Annually

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000374

Department

Finance

Division

Financial Planning Division

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

8/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the organization and supervision of all activities performed within the Financial Planning Division of the Finance Department.

• Plans, organizes, and directs financial planning functions during the annual budgeting process.
• Oversees management of the Operating and Non-Operating Budgets: advises leadership and other officials on the status of budgeted revenues and expenditures; conducts regular projections and issues reports to departments/officials; reviews financial analysis prepared by staff; assists Budget Analysts with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
• Oversees preparation of annual budget and its presentation: develops and approves format and content to be provided in budget documents; processes, reviews and coordinates budget requests with department heads, elected officials and constitutional officers; develops recommendations; assists departments with preparation of budget requests; attends Budget Review/Council meetings; reviews and analyzes revenue projections; prepares and oversees the preparation of revenue estimates; and provides technical and analytical support as needed.
• Directs the execution of the adopted budget: functions as the system administrator for the budget preparation system, sets up the budget in the financial system, and directs the preparation of the annual budget book.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: interviews, hires, and trains personnel; plans, assigns, and prioritizes workloads and work assignments to meet objectives; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees as appropriate; addresses employee concerns and resolves problems.
• Manages expenditures in accordance with adopted budget: reviews and approves Personnel Action forms and Purchase Orders; works with departments for budget transfers and amendments; prepares journal entries to correct General Ledger.
• Provides information/assistance to departments/employees, executive and legislative leadership, the general public, and others regarding a variety of financial and budgeting issues, and performs research and presents information or reports as required.
• Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to government budget preparation and execution; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required.
• Conducts other special projects as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding business licensure and taxation.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
• Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of strategic and financial planning in order to direct and coordinate work within the division, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience. Ability to be bonded.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Why are you interested in this Financial Planning Manager position?

04

Describe your experience with budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis.

05

How many years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience do you have?

• None
• 0-1 Year
• 1-3 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 5 Years or More

06

Describe your strategic planning experience and the organizational impact achieved from your experience.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR