Financial Analyst

JOB The Superior Court of California, County of Monterey is recruiting for the position of Financial Analyst. First consideration will be given to applications received on or before Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. After June 15th, applications will be reviewed and considered on a competitive basis weekly, until the position has been filled.

After a thorough review, those candidates who best exhibit the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in their application materials will be invited to continue the recruitment process, which may include:

1. Pre-Interview Skills Assessment / Written Exam

2. Panel Interview(s)

Under direction, the Financial Analyst performs analytical support work associated with procurement and contracting services, financial grant administration, budget development analysis and planning; performs related work as assigned. This journey level classification reports to and receives direction from the Finance Manager.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

1. Assists with the design, planning and implementation of complex, organization-wide projects in the areas of finance including but not restricted to budgeting, procurement and contracting, and financial grant administration. Responds to questions and provides information/data to management related to area of responsibility; assists with the development, review, approval, and monitoring of program budgets.

2. Prepares or assists with the preparation of grant proposals for funding that will enhance court programs; prepares budget and quarterly reports and reviews and approves billings as required to maintain compliance with grant requirements.

3. Creates, analyzes and reviews budget and expenditure reports; drafts issue reports as necessary; works with court management on program budgets.

4. May provide technical/analytical support to the management negotiating team for labor negotiations with recognized employee organizations.

5. Confers with the contract vendor and Judicial Council staff as needed on procurement, contracting and financial grant administration.

Reviews and modifies contract language to ensure general and legal compliance with the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual, Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures and State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; coordinates the renewal or extension of contracts as needed.

6. Facilitates the proper evaluation of bids and proposals received in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

7. May initiate and perform a variety of accounts receivable/payable related work in support of proper system accounting processes at year-end closing of purchase orders; may review the work of others as related to assignment.

8. Assists with the development, recommendation and administration of court-wide programs, policies and procedures pertaining to area(s) of assignment.

9. Monitors both newly adopted and pending legislation potentially affecting financial procedures and/or the court’s fiscal status; analyzes and reports to the Chief Financial Officer; proposes necessary actions to be in compliance as needed.

10. Conducts general and specialized studies as requested; makes recommendations to management based on the results of those studies.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.