Analyst, Mission Finance

Overview

This is a two-year fixed-term Financial Analyst position within the Finance Department, supporting various organizational operations including Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Global Operations, program operations, and grants management. The role involves supporting the US Region’s Legal & Regulatory department, assisting with the annual budget submission process, and improving budget and actuals reporting throughout the fiscal year. The position reports to the Director, Mission Finance and collaborates closely with program and department financial analysts, finance colleagues, and senior management.

This position may be based remotely within the U.S. or operate in a hybrid capacity from one of the organization's U.S. offices.

Responsibilities

• Organize data and create clear, accurate presentations including spreadsheets, graphics, and summary materials.
• Support program and department staff in producing timely month-end reports comparing actual results to budget, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate, analyze, and explain variances from budget for income and expense line items.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for internal management and external funders, identifying variances and budget management issues.
• Collaborate with program management, program staff, finance, and development teams to assist in developing department annual budget submissions.
• Participate in advancing organizational effectiveness and culture goals to foster inclusion and empowerment aligned with organizational values.
• Assist with financial operations such as invoice processing, expense coding, and reviewing financial and operational processes.
• Conduct analyses supporting regular weekly and monthly financial performance reviews.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives related to finance across the organization.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support decision-making on strategic initiatives.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting within a non-profit organization.
• Associate's degree required; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP and thorough understanding of non-profit accounting principles and grants management.
• Experience with government grant reporting is a plus.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, including complex financial analysis and insight generation from large-scale general ledgers.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends and ensure accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, with skills in formulas, pivot tables, charts, and spreadsheet development to facilitate management decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills to effectively collaborate in a diverse environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, adaptable under pressure with changing priorities, and effective in a fast-paced team setting.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting software packages.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $68,000 - $73,000 USD (country-specific pay ranges apply; currency is not intended for conversion).
• Full benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

Location

• Remote within the U.S. or hybrid from one of the organization's U.S. offices.