Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and upkeep of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-range financial outlooks to support organizational planning.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with budgeted targets, updated projections, and historical trends, then communicate key drivers behind the results.
• Build models and scenario analyses that help leadership assess operational choices, revenue opportunities, and cost impacts.
• Prepare recurring monthly and quarterly reports, dashboards, and presentation-ready analyses for executives, managers, and board-level stakeholders.
• Assemble financial data and supporting schedules for grant applications, compliance reporting, and ongoing tracking of funded programs.
• Monitor restricted and designated funding to confirm spending aligns with donor intent and grant requirements, while partnering with fundraising teams on related financial information.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities through reconciliations, supporting schedules, and coordination with accounting to maintain accurate financial records.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to information requests, and helping preserve the reliability of financial data.
• Track key performance indicators across areas such as financial results, ticket revenue, fundraising activity, audience participation, educational programs, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with department leaders to explain budget performance, improve reporting processes, and enhance financial controls and data quality, including support for business intelligence and dashboard tools where needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Will consider Finance.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a closely related finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, variance review, and analytical modeling.
• Experience working in a multi-department environment with job costing, cost analysis, and competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and problem-solving ability when handling financial data and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and audit-related documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS principles.
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Reporting
• Modeling
• Grant Applications
• Compliance Reporting
• Grant Management
• Financial Audits
• Performance Indicators
• Business Intelligence
• Dashboard Tools

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is currently a hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week in the office. Please email a resume to Liz Noyes at Robert Half via LinkedIn for consideration.