We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization’s FP& A team in a Long-term Contract role based in New York, New York. This position will contribute to core financial planning activities, including recurring reporting, budget support, and grant-related financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, advanced Excel capability, and prior experience working in non-profit or public sector environments.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports to highlight performance trends, risks, and key budget variances.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle by compiling data, maintaining planning models, and partnering with stakeholders on financial inputs.
• Develop grant-related financial reports to ensure funding activity is tracked accurately and aligned with reporting requirements.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to assist leadership with operational and strategic decision-making.
• Use Excel-based models and data analysis techniques to interpret large datasets and improve reporting accuracy.
• Reconcile financial information across reports and accounting records to support consistency and completeness.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to explain results, clarify assumptions, and strengthen planning processes.
• At least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, FP& A, accounting, or a closely related finance function.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct variance analysis, financial modeling, and ad hoc reporting.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present complex financial data.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting activities.
• Familiarity with grant reporting and fund-based or restricted funding environments is preferred.
• Prior experience in a non-profit or public sector organization is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and how they connect to financial planning and analysis.
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