Junior Financial Analyst

Overview

This is a full-time, remote Junior Financial Analyst position with an option to elect into a 9/80 flex work schedule. The hourly pay range for this role is $31.03 to $35.69.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and analytical review of the agency budget, identifying historical trends to inform future projections.
• Support preparation of contract renewal packages, including amendments and budget modifications.
• Perform data modeling and trend analysis for operating and strategic plans, including monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze and optimize financial models, worksheets, and databases for tracking and reporting.
• Provide financial support and preliminary data analysis on specialized agency projects.
• Produce monthly budget monitoring reports for corporate finance, investigating and explaining budget-to-actual variances.
• Prepare and publish monthly operating management reports highlighting key financial trends for review meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and periodic and year-end contract-based cost reports.
• Conduct financial reporting, preparation of supporting schedules, and ad-hoc data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor monthly expenses, proactively identifying anomalies, cost-saving opportunities, or budget overages.
• Perform other related analytical and operational duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn reporting tools similar to Power BI to create and analyze reports and dashboards.
• Basic knowledge of budget development, management, cost projections, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, with the ability to prepare high-quality presentations for executive and leadership audiences.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and consensus internally and externally.
• Ability to clearly present ideas, information, and viewpoints both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail for presenting and explaining financial analyses.
• Commitment to team objectives and organizational philosophies.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $31.03 - $35.69
• Option to participate in a 9/80 flex work schedule.
• Eligibility to inquire about loan repayment programs.

Location

• Remote position

This role involves supporting financial analysis and reporting functions within a mental health services organization dedicated to providing culturally responsive and equitable care.