Advisor, Grant Analysis (P3)

Save the Children 2022 • Fairfield, CT

1d • $74,800 - $102,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Advisor, Grants Analysis you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will support in providing financial and analytical support to the International Program Portfolio Management (IPPM) team. This position will lead on grants analysis and support the organization’s overall annual budget process and partner with the IPPM team to develop annual budgets, forecasting. Location Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven success partnering with cross-functional groups to address operational challenges and manage risk
• Demonstrated financial management, planning, and analytic skills; ability to think critically, strategically, and operationally.
• Experience with grant finance reporting and donor requirements.
• Experience in monitoring, analyzing and summarizing financial information and preparing financial reports as required by various public and private donors.
• Experience developing and implementing new processes
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

• Non-governmental organization/Not-for-profit finance experience
• Experience with Unit 4 Agresso Financial system

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Director and Managing Director in the budget and forecasting process. Work includes developing budget documentation and communication, forecasts, budget build-up and revisions, and finalization in Agresso.
• Oversee grant budget and financial modeling for international and domestic awards to provide robust forecast of available financial resources.
• Provide monthly forecasting and financial information to business partners across the agency, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with management of program-related departments to foster an understanding of financial performance and provide the financial and analytical support to their decision-making.
• Collaborate with program managers and directors to understand financial needs and provide relevant insights.
• Support program-related departments with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support.
• Co-create grant forecasts and/or work closely with departments on public/private revenue modeling and creation of appropriate performance metrics.
• Provide ongoing and ad-hoc financial assistance to program-related departments.
• Assist Senior Director in designing and providing timely and accurate management reporting that drives performance.
• Assist Senior Director in providing management with detailed financial analysis that supports strategic objective and projects.
• Oversee production, continuous improvement, and distribution of the monthly grant analysis.
• Identify potential data and analytical needs to support management and performance monitoring requirements.
• Manage IPPM Helpdesk and complete Journal Vouchers as submitted by the team.
• Co-create grant forecasts and/or work closely with departments on revenue modelling and creation of appropriate performance metrics.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities
• Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
• Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
• Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
• Employee Assistance Program : free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level