Financial Planning Analyst

2 weeks ago


Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Center for Human Development (Massachusetts) Full time
Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst plays a crucial role within the Financial Planning and Analysis Department, ensuring the fiscal health of assigned programs and contributing to the overall financial stability of the organization.

This role involves close collaboration with program leadership, guiding them through various financial processes such as:
budgeting, contract negotiations, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.


Key Responsibilities:


Relationship Management: The analyst is dedicated to providing outstanding service to both internal program leaders and staff, while also fostering strong connections with funding source representatives. Demonstrating value to stakeholders is essential for the continued support of the analyst function within the organization.

Decision Support: Acting as a financial advisor, the analyst assists program leadership by analyzing historical financial data and collaborating on future projections. Regular meetings with program teams are vital to ensure a comprehensive understanding of program operations, critical decision points, key performance indicators, and their financial implications.

Forecasting and Contract Oversight: The analyst partners with funding sources to establish contracts that align with program objectives and deliverables. In collaboration with the accounting team, the analyst ensures that contract expenditures are appropriate and monitors available funds to meet program requirements. Additionally, the analyst is responsible for developing and managing budgets for cost reimbursement contracts, making necessary adjustments throughout the contract lifecycle.

Budget Development: Supporting program leadership in the preparation of the annual budget and budgets for contract proposals and new initiatives is a key function of the analyst. The analyst provides budgeting templates and projections for program leaders to assess budgetary needs, reviewing submissions to ensure they are realistic and achievable.


Qualifications:
  • Exceptional customer service skills, including strong communication (both verbal and written) and presentation abilities.
  • Extensive financial management experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in financial analysis, reporting, and budget development, preferably within a non-profit or healthcare setting.
  • Proficient in advanced Excel functions (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
  • Experience in budget and contract management.
  • Strong technological aptitude and the ability to utilize new technologies to enhance processes and efficiency.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Management.

Desired Attributes:
  • Team Player: Collaborates effectively within a team environment.
  • Detail-Oriented: Executes tasks with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Self-Starter: Motivated to achieve results independently.
  • Goal-Oriented: Driven to complete tasks and meet objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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