Financial Analyst II (Remote)

About the Company

CFS (Creative Financial Staffing) connects experienced finance and accounting professionals with organizations that value strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. This opportunity supports a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful global impact through sound financial stewardship, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative leadership.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic financial analysis to support organizational decision-making. This role partners closely with finance leadership and business stakeholders to develop financial models, manage budgeting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and provide actionable insights that drive organizational performance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
  • Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support strategic financial planning and organizational decision-making.
  • Prepare comprehensive financial analyses for executive leadership.
  • Recommend financial strategies that improve operational performance.
• Budget Development & Forecasting
  • Coordinate the annual budgeting process with department leaders and budget owners.
  • Develop and maintain operating budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
  • Support long-range financial planning initiatives.
  • Ensure budget accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Financial Modeling & Business Intelligence
  • Develop financial models supporting strategic planning and business initiatives.
  • Build dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and scenario planning tools.
  • Analyze financial data to generate meaningful business insights.
  • Support data-driven decision-making through advanced financial reporting.
  • Continuously improve financial modeling methodologies and reporting capabilities.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
  • Develop executive-level reporting and financial presentations.
  • Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational requirements.
  • Present financial findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Accounting & Month-End Close
  • Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
  • Prepare journal entries and assist with financial reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal financial policies.
  • Collaborate with Accounting teams to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Support audit preparation and financial documentation requirements.
• Strategic Finance & Cross-Functional Support
  • Partner with finance leadership on executive reporting and strategic initiatives.
  • Support cash flow forecasting and financial performance monitoring.
  • Perform cost modeling and financial scenario analysis.
  • Analyze donor, grant, and funding activities where applicable.
  • Participate in special finance projects that improve organizational performance.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Utilize NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) to support financial planning processes.
  • Develop and enhance financial reporting systems and dashboards.
  • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve financial workflows.
  • Support implementation of finance system enhancements.
  • Promote continuous improvement across FP&A processes and reporting.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six or more years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, or Finance.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience within nonprofit, humanitarian, grant-funded, or international organizations.
• Experience supporting multi-donor funding environments.
• Experience using Unit4 ERP.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and business intelligence reports.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional financial planning initiatives.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven global organization.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven workplace.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to strategic finance and executive leadership initiatives.