We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a non-profit organization in Richfield, Minnesota on a Contract basis. This role will support enterprise budgeting, long-range financial planning, and monthly performance analysis while partnering closely with operational leaders across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling skills, sharp analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full annual budgeting cycle by coordinating timelines, gathering input from multiple departments, and preparing structured budget models that support informed planning decisions.
- Develop and maintain long-range financial forecasts that help leadership evaluate future funding needs, operational sustainability, and reserve strategies across programs and service areas.
- Prepare monthly financial reviews that compare actual results to budget and forecast expectations, highlighting key trends, risks, and performance drivers.
- Work closely with accounting after each close cycle to investigate variances, confirm financial accuracy, and summarize findings for leadership review.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to department heads and program leaders by providing guidance during budget development and supporting ongoing expense management discussions.
- Create practical reporting tools and financial resources that help managers monitor spending, understand results, and improve budget accountability.
- Use advanced Excel capabilities, business intelligence tools, and data extraction methods to validate information and improve the efficiency of recurring reports.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic planning, operational decision-making, and special projects as needed.
- Adhere to workplace safety expectations and contribute to additional administrative or finance-related duties as assigned.
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related finance function.
- Strong background in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis functions, and VBA.
- Experience working with large datasets and applying data mining or validation techniques to support reporting accuracy.
- Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders and communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success building budget templates, consolidating departmental inputs, and supporting multi-year planning activities.
- Strong attention to detail, sound analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.