Financial Analyst - Veteran Fellowship
About The Position
The Finance & Risk Management department is seeking a strategic and motivated Financial Analyst. As a Financial Analyst you’ll bring your leadership, problem-solving, and mission-focused mindset to a role where precision and strategy matter. As part of our Finance and Risk Management team, you’ll support operational goals through financial analysis, budget monitoring, and strategic planning. Your ability to adapt, collaborate across departments, and maintain integrity will be key to success. We deeply value the unique strengths veterans bring—such as precision, accountability, and clear communication—and will leverage these qualities as you collaborate with stakeholders to develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and contribute to our comprehensive budget book.
Requirements
- Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs.
- Collaboration and Initiative : - Excel in a team-oriented environment, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take the initiative to coordinate and manage projects from start to finish.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Analize complex date, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision making.
- Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options.
- Communication - Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to support collaboration across departments, document project status, and engage stakeholders.
- Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.
- Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically, integrates technology solutions and systems. Proficiency in financial software.
- A minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service.
- Documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from active or reserve status within the last year must be submitted with your application.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing is required for employment.
Responsibilities
- Budget Development & Monitoring - Collaborate with department teams to develop budgets and forecasts aligned with organizational goals.
- Monitor departmental expenditures and analyze variances between actual spend and budgeted amounts, providing timely insights and recommendations.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting - Provide accurate financial data and analysis to internal stakeholders to support decision-making.
- Undertake ad-hoc financial projects, including reporting, data analysis, and process improvements based on departmental needs.
- Strategic Planning & Documentation - Contribute to the preparation and compilation of the comprehensive Budget Book by gathering financial data and supporting documentation.
- Assist in developing strategic financial plans that support long-term organizational objectives and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan.
- Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
- Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
