Program Finance Analyst

About the role

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is a leading national philanthropy dedicated to transforming health in our lifetime. We work towards three Generational Goals: Economic Inclusion for Family Wellbeing, Equitable and Accountable Public Health and Healthcare Systems, and Healthy and Equitable Community Conditions. Our Guiding Principles include equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advises program directors and officers on the appropriate financial structure for awards and programs.
• Confirms all finance-related information for calls/requests for proposals (CFPs/RFPs).
• Prepares and participates in applicant webinars, answering all budget questions.
• Fields questions from applicants and provides responses.
• Reviews award budgets and related proposals for sufficiency and reasonableness of the funds requested and adherence with Foundation policy and makes recommendations to program staff and grantees.
• Negotiates contract rates and other financial terms.
• Performs a comprehensive financial health assessment of the award recipient organization, including an examination of financial statements, tax forms, audits, and other data to evaluate the recipient’s financial capacity to manage the award effectively. Provides written documentation to management.
• Corresponds with the grantee or contractor to better understand their operations and resource needs prior to making a recommendation.
• Performs financial monitoring of active awards, projects, and gatherings to ensure that funds are being utilized within Foundation guidelines. This includes the acknowledgement of financial reports and initiating amendments, transfers, and budget revisions.
• Manages award payment transactions and cash forecasts for individual awards and programs.
• Forecasts and maintains financial information for awards and authorizations and budget planning for assigned program areas.
• Advises assigned program area directors or officers about the potential impact of pending decisions on the budget.
• Provides ongoing financial guidance to grantees, contractors, and program staff on Foundation financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Sets up and maintains grant management systems.
• Actively seeks ways to improve grant and contract management processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
• Attends staff development meetings, retreats, and training on nonfinancial matters to foster relationships and advance knowledge of the Foundation's strategies, values, and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong skills and proficiency in using computer software programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Fluency in Excel at an intermediate or higher level is expected.
• Able to translate data into meaningful written summaries, tables, and graphs that can then be used to communicate to management.
• Able to interact with and provide sound financial advice to staff at all levels and ranks. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team-based, highly collaborative environment. Must be a creative thinker, a self-starter, and take initiative.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills. Ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team-based, highly collaborative environment. Must be a creative thinker, a self-starter, and take initiative.
• Detail oriented but also able to focus on the big picture and identify risks and trends effectively.
• Participates in process improvement efforts; makes recommendations and implements solutions to streamline and improve processes.
• Able to examine and reengineer, as well as develop and implement new strategies and procedures.
• Understands the importance of a strong “control environment” regarding policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Able to be an independent financial agent in negotiation and assessment of budgets and expenditure tracking.
• Candidates whose experience exceeds the minimum requirements will be given particular consideration for a higher placement within the salary range.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Candidates whose experience exceeds the minimum requirements outlined above may be offered a salary up to $87,450, depending on the depth and relevance of that experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.

Salary

The non-negotiable starting salary for this position is $79,500. Candidates whose directly related experience exceeds the minimum requirements outlined above may be offered a salary up to $87,450, depending on the depth and relevance of that experience.

Application

Applicants should submit a resume and required letter of interest by the stated deadline. Internal RWJF applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest through the Internal Jobs Hub app in Workday.