Finance & Business Analyst

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Finance & Business Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and business decision-making. This role combines financial analysis with business analytics to drive insights and organizational performance. Working closely with the Director of Finance and cross-functional teams, this position is responsible for developing financial models, maintaining forecasts, analyzing financial and operational performance, supporting cash flow planning, and providing analytical insights that support organizational decision-making. The Finance & Business Analyst translates financial and operational data into actionable insights that support organizational strategy, resource allocation, and performance improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business analytics, accounting, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Financial Analysis: Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Technical Excellence: Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Communication: Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Business Partnership: Skilled at working collaboratively with leadership and operational teams.
• Problem Solving: Curious, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities and solutions.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience with reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, real estate development, mortgage lending, nonprofit finance, or financial services.
• Passion for Habitat Omaha's mission and commitment to strengthening communities through affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multi-year financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses that support strategic planning.
• Partner with department leaders to develop annual budgets and financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance, operational changes, and emerging trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Support business cases and financial evaluations for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across financial and operational areas.
• Analyze trends, risks, opportunities, and organizational performance metrics.
• Create recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership, management teams, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses that support decision-making across departments.
• Translate data into clear recommendations that inform organizational strategy and priorities.
• Design dashboards, visualizations, and management reporting tools that improve visibility into organizational performance.
• Develop reports and analytical tools that support better forecasting, planning, and accountability.
• Partner with teams across the organization to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and accessibility.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain cash flow projections and liquidity analyses.
• Support mortgage capital deployment strategies and resource optimization efforts.
• Assist with compliance, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements related to lending and financial operations.
• Provide analytical support for financial operations and long-term organizational planning.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare presentations and materials for leadership, board committees, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Continuously recommend improvements to business processes, financial reporting, and analytical capabilities.
• Support additional projects and initiatives that advance Habitat Omaha's mission and goals.

Benefits

• Strategic impact: Your analysis will directly influence organizational planning, investment decisions, and operational priorities.
• Mission-driven finance: You'll see how financial stewardship supports affordable housing opportunities and strengthens communities throughout Omaha.
• Cross-functional collaboration: You'll partner with leaders across Finance, Construction, Homeownership Programs, Development, and Operations.
• Professional growth: You'll expand your expertise in forecasting, analytics, business intelligence, financial modeling, and nonprofit finance.

What This Job Offers

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