Senior Financial Analyst

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Senior Financial Analyst
Location:
Bethesda, MD - National Headquarters
Company Order Number:
3550
# of openings:
1
Description
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (CF Foundation) and its employees embrace their commitment to its core values. These core values are the pillars on which the CF Foundation stand and will continue to sustain us as we move forward.
Keep sight of what really matters
: Our decisions are based on what is best for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.
Aspire for excellence in all we do
: We take pride in our work. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Stronger together
: We collaborate and work together so that we can learn more and achieve more.
Innovate with courage
: We embrace challenges. We reach beyond boundaries in pursuit of our vision.
Care about our people
: We deeply care about each other and all who support our shared mission. We listen with respect. We support one another.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Finance Department, reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Reporting. The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for a broad range of financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities, including the support of the relevant systems. This position is a resource to business owners/stakeholders across the Foundation, addressing financial management needs and supporting the decision-making process with the necessary reporting, data analysis, and insights.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support the annual business planning process and assist the Senior Director in the development of the annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts. Responsible for overseeing the process of tracking department budget and forecast submissions, consolidating data, and performing data validation.
* Accountable for data integrity on regular publications of institutional financial metrics and presentations.
* Perform variance analyses for monthly, quarterly, and annual expense and revenue projections, critically assessing and summarizing key takeaways, including potential risks and opportunities, in written reports and presentations.
* Create and maintain rolling forecasts and financial models incorporating business plans from internal stakeholders and other relevant inputs.
* Partner with business owners/stakeholders to understand the financial impact of business decisions.
* Directly assist business owners with inquiries and analysis related to financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
* Design and develop reports, dashboards, and other data visualizations, including scheduled and ad-hoc reports and queries, using a variety of tools.
* Prepare presentations of financial data, including key performance indicators, that communicate key insights and the financial story in a clear, concise manner for leadership.
* Analyze historical data to identify trends that may impact future results for incorporation into forecasts and budgets.
* Prepare short and long-term cash projections to inform operating and investing activities.
* Participate in the development, calculation and reporting of performance metrics.
* Assist in the formulation and development of the foundation's long-term strategic financial plan.
* Serve as a subject matter expert role in the Adaptive Insights project implementation and with any future enhancements, playing a key role in testing, training, and report development.
* Serve as the business owner and end user point of contact within Finance for Adaptive Insights and Workday reporting and budgeting.
* Create financial analyses on an ad hoc basis.
* Support Sr. Director in continuous process improvement and innovation.
* Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field, MBA a plus.
* Minimum eight years of experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities.
* Solid working knowledge of budgets and accounting principles; must have a strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting, as well as a strong understanding of how business transactions are recorded into the financial records of an organization.
* Excellent skills and experience in creating financial models, rolling forecasts, and operating, cash and capital budgets.
* Experience with identifying critical information needs for decision support, pinpointing the sources of information and utilizing the financial systems or chosen technologies to present data through meaningful management reports required.
* Experience and familiarity with budgeting and accounting software required. Adaptive Insights and Workday Financials experience are a plus.
* Experience implementing systems desired. Project management skills required.
* Advanced Excel skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint); excellent data visualization skills.
* Strong business analysis, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather and synthesize operational and financial information.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* Interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively across multiple functions.
* Strong customer service skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to delicately handle sensitive information and maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality.
* Familiarity with financial metrics and dashboard development desired.
* Ability to work independently; prioritizes and manages time to meet deadlines.
* Experience training staff required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
No heavy lifting required.
Minimal travel (e.g., 2x/yr.) to conferences and meetings, as necessary.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
Total Rewards:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly-qualified and diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous time-off and leave policies; a holistic well-being program; health savings and flexible spending accounts; employer-provided life and disability insurance; retirement savings benefits; and a variety of work-life benefits to support employees and their family members.
The CF Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. We strive to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, physical or mental disability, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, genetic information or testing, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
The CF Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ****.

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