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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Nonprofit Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, developing financial models for decision support, improving financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management. You will also be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. You will work closely with the finance team and other departments to help them make informed decisions based on financial data and analysis. You will also be responsible for preparing financial reports and presenting findings and recommendations to management. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial principles and a keen interest in the nonprofit sector.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
- Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
- Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
- Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
- Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Requirements
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- 3-5 years of business finance or other relevant experience
- Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills
- Good business acumen
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Financial modeling experience
- Strong presentation skills
- Knowledge of nonprofit financial management
- Experience with financial data analysis and reporting
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial modeling?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your financial reports and data analysis?
- Can you describe a time when your financial analysis significantly impacted a business decision? What was the outcome?
- Can you describe your experience with Excel and other financial software and tools?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple projects?