Job Description The Senior Financial and Data Analyst is a key member of the finance team, providing foundational business partnering for annual and project budgeting/forecasting. The position will co-develop data-driven reporting and analysis for the business and support standard reporting efforts to Oxfam International (OI), including specifically the annual CONSOL (Common Oxfam Norms, Standards & Objects in Ledgers) submission. The ideal candidate thrives in delivering solutions to complex problems and has an affinity for data analysis and developing financial management reporting in support of decision making and impact. The candidate is a strong team player comfortable working in an international, fast paced, and dynamic environment where the tasks may get reprioritized constantly. Primary Responsibilities Budgeting Support (40%) Work with the Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to develop and maintain financial models for financial planning purposes in accordance with annual targets set by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Partner closely with countries, budget managers, divisional leadership, and the Strategy team throughout the annual planning process to understand operational resource needs. Support budget managers through the bottom-up process to prepare department and project budgets, to address resource requirements of divisional and cross-functional annual operating plans. Assist in on-boarding of new budget managers. Support directors and budget managers to ensure that annual and project budgets are complete, accurate, and conform with OUS policies, procedures, and donor-approved restricted project budgets. Work with the Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to analyze the budget and prepare financial reporting as needed, at the direction of the CFO, to support Board approval of annual budget. Work with Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Award Management and Compliance, and key stakeholders to develop and maintain client-centric analytical tools, financial models, and business processes to streamline and improve reporting and budgeting procedures. Reporting & Analysis (35%) Develop and produce the monthly management reporting package, at direction of CFO, for executive management, including monthly dashboards and variance analyses. Provide decision/analytical support and ad-hoc management information reporting as assigned. Provide a positive redundancy for timely and accurate annual and periodic CONSOL-compliant reports to support decision-making by OI and OUS management. Run ad-hoc reports as needed in from the financial system (UBW and Power Bi), including standard reports as well as advanced queries to support analyses and/or client needs. Business Intelligence and Budgeting Systems Analysis (25%) Drive medium to large scale projects for the creation and maintenance of business intelligence reports and services to address emerging needs. Analyze data and communicate insights and metrics needed to support top business goals with key partners. Interact with partners to comprehend day-to-day operations and pain points, detail, and report business requirements to management, and provide recommendations how to increase efficiency of business applications. Partner with colleagues within Finance and with TIM creating test plans and validating data and processes related to system enhancements. Deliver training and knowledge transfer on business applications for Unit4 Planner, Dashboard reporting etc. as assigned. High-level Customer Service Demonstrate customer service leadership in representing FP&A products and services to stakeholders and responding to requests promptly, anticipating others’ needs, and collecting feedback for meaningful continuous improvement.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS Be a key touch point for the business and demonstrate a broad understanding of key strategic and operational issues facing the Oxfam America and the Oxfam confederation as a whole. Be able to interact will all levels of the organization and have excellent analytical and communication skills. Stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field. Periodic travel to OUS (domestic) offices may be required (less than 10% of the time) Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission, values, and goals. Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs. Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities we serve. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or CFM or advanced degree preferred Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, variance, and trend analyses, as well as financial management reporting. Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to see both the big picture and to dive into the details as needed. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization. Ability to package management information in a professional and visually appealing executive reporting manner; advanced PowerPoint skills. Strong technology skills and working knowledge/direct experience using financial systems and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, or ERP dashboards). Data modeling experience; must have proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, functions, links, charts, graphs, etc.). Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to make and meet deadlines. Innovative thinking to work effectively cross-functionally in a matrixed environment. Focus Oxfam Competencies: Agility, Systems Thinking, Humility, and Comfort with Complexity and Ambiguity. Preferrred Qualifications Proficiency in SQL or Python for data analysis Experience working in either a non-profit and/or an international organization is desired Experience with Unit4 Business Systems, Salesforce, and Oracle Additional Information Hiring Range: $85,000-$95,000 Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish #J-18808-Ljbffr
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