Finance Analyst

Obama Foundation•Chicago, IL

2d•$51,965 - $64,980

About The Position

The Financial Analyst provides critical administrative, operational, and project support to the Finance team, including the Chief Financial Officer. The Analyst drives team efficiency and organizational effectiveness by managing calendars, coordinating meetings and information flow, overseeing expense and travel administration, and conducting research and ad hoc analytical projects. Serving as a central point of contact, the role ensures high-quality customer service, exceptional execution of key deliverables, and seamless cross-departmental collaboration across Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Accounting.

Requirements

Exceptional project management and prioritization skills – effectively plan long and short-term projects, investing, managing, and communicating effectively to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and levels of the organization, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Superb written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage calendars for members of the Finance team, including the CFO, ensuring that team members are spending the majority of their time on their highest priorities.
Collect and disseminate all materials necessary for the Finance team to participate fully in internal and external meetings. Draft, edit, and submit error-free briefing materials for external meetings.
Draft meeting agendas and disseminate to the appropriate team members prior to the meeting. Responsible for taking and sharing meeting minutes.
For select projects or meetings, track next steps and ensure completion.
Ensure that all expense reimbursements are submitted accurately and on time and assist in the corporate card process. Monitor the internal Concur email inbox.
Scan Finance team mail and distribute to appropriate individuals.
Conduct research projects as needed. This may include project management, research, and assistance drafting on policies, spending analysis, etc.
Ensure that all stakeholders, internal and external, experience warm and efficient customer service.
Other duties as assigned by Finance leadership.