Financial Planning Analyst

Mercy Ships • Lindale, TX

3d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that operates hospital ships, providing surgeries and medical training along the African coast and working with partners to strengthen local healthcare systems. The Financial Planning Analyst supports global operational and fundraising teams through accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis. As a finance partner to assigned business units, the analyst provides timely information for planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring. The position reports to the Financial Planning and Analytics Manager and is full-time and hybrid at the organization’s offices in Lindale, Texas. The annual compensation range is $70,000–$75,000 USD.

The analyst supports financial planning, monitors submissions, performs variance and trend analysis, and prepares and facilitates periodic financial performance and planning meetings. The role also partners with assigned business units, helps stakeholders interpret results and make informed decisions, collaborates with finance colleagues on reporting accuracy and cross-training, and helps improve reporting tools, dashboards, and planning processes. The successful candidate supports Mercy Ships’ mission and vision and follows its core values, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial planning, corporate finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining financial results and practices to national and international non-finance partners.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, corporate finance concepts, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and completeness in financial reporting, planning, and analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong organization and adaptability, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Support for Mercy Ships’ mission and vision and commitment to its core values.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training within the first year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience with Asana.
• Experience with Qlik.
• Experience with SalesForce.
• Experience with MIP Abila.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning for assigned business units by gathering data, monitoring submissions, and providing analysis.
• Compare actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and provide clear commentary to inform management decisions.
• Prepare and facilitate periodic financial performance and planning meetings, presenting actionable insights for assigned business units.
• Assist with trend analysis and identify business drivers behind financial performance.
• Follow organizational policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in reporting and analysis.
• Maintain close working relationships with assigned business units and serve as their finance resource, including helping with system access, interpretation of results, and questions.
• Collaborate with team members to promote accurate and clear reporting, support quality assurance, and contribute to cross-training.
• Provide stakeholders with financial guidance, insights, and resources for informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting tools, dashboards, financial planning processes, and other resources, and support their development and implementation.
• Uphold Mercy Ships’ Core Values and Code of Conduct and follow its policies and procedures.
• Perform other assigned projects and duties.

What This Job Offers

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