Financial Planning Analyst

Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist supports grant management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a national nonprofit organization. This role partners closely with Finance, Development, and Program teams to manage grant budgets, monitor budget performance, prepare financial analyses, and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant budgets, reporting, and compliance for foundation, government, and private funding.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and financial models.
• Partner with Development on grant proposals and funder budgets.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing financial planning across multiple entities.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain staff allocations, and support month-end reporting.
• Assist with budgeting systems, financial reporting tools, and audit preparation.
• Collaborate with budget owners and leadership to monitor financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2+ years of nonprofit finance, FP&A, or grant accounting experience.
• Experience with grant budgeting, financial reporting, and nonprofit compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Edge.
• Martus budgeting software experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $30–35/hr
• Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

Location

• Fully remote opportunity.