Financial Analyst II - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Zoological Society Of San Diego • San Diego, CA

387d • $78,395 - $86,674

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance plays a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and forecasting. This position supports strategic initiatives and multi-year planning, providing insights that drive key business decisions. The analyst will work closely with various business partners to review financial results and administer financial reporting systems, contributing to the organization's mission of wildlife conservation.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of finance-related experience
• Budget planning and development, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting
• Analysis of all aspects of organization, including: Revenue, Operating Expense, Labor, Capital Expense, from both a GAAP accounting and cash flow basis
• Experience developing and utilizing data visualization tools, such as Microsoft BI, strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or similar field preferred
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Expert in data analysis tools such as MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• In depth knowledge of financial reporting systems and processes
• Work within a team, take initiative and show strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage time sensitive projects
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Serve as an insightful analytical resource by developing analysis and tools to support decision making
• Foster reporting automation and process simplification, where possible, to streamline work and increase capacity
• Develop business metrics and dashboards
• Mentor junior analyst colleagues

Responsibilities

• Work with business partners across SDZWA to review financial results, including variances and key metrics, to inform forecasting
• Provide valuable insight with a focus on meaningful and material data points
• Work closely with business partners in the development of the organization's annual and multi-year plans
• Administer and maintain financial reporting systems
• Collect, analyze, interpret and summarize data and trends
• Perform ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis, as required
• Perform return-on-investment analysis of organization programs, projects and opportunities
• Develop recommendations to leaders that support and drive key business, strategic and investment decisions

Benefits

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree