Senior Financial Analyst

Vision to Learn•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Finance team. This hands-on role will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis functions while partnering with teams across the organization. This role is important because you will join a growing national organization and play an important role in strengthening the financial systems and reporting infrastructure that support Vision To Learn’s continued expansion. The Senior Financial Analyst will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis functions that are critical to realizing VTL’s mission and vision. The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Finance team and will have significant visibility across the organization, including senior leadership, the VTL Board, and field operations. In collaboration with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Financial Analyst will lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes and perform financial analysis for the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will develop financial models, monitor budget-to-actual performance, translate financial data into clear, actionable insights, and play an instrumental role in implementing and optimizing the organization’s FP&A software.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent combination of education and relevant finance experience
4+ years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting
Prior experience working in a nonprofit
Understanding of grant budgets and restricted funding, including the analysis and reporting of government, corporate, and foundation grants
Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and reporting software and the ability to work with financial data across multiple systems

Nice To Haves

Expert-level Excel skills working with complex workbooks using formulas, macros, and pivot tables
Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
Experience with Sage Intacct
Prior experience in nonprofit finance, including fund and grant budgeting and monitoring
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Highly motivated, resourceful, and flexible, with a positive attitude
Effective communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations and Development staff to support accurate budgeting and reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and cash flow projections
Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support organizational planning and long-range financial strategy
Monitor spending against grant and program budgets
Prepare financial reporting materials and schedules for government, corporate, and foundation grants
Implement FP&A software and build out budgeting processes and reports
Support the preparation of financial statements and board-specific reporting
Assist with audit readiness by preparing and updating supporting schedules and analyses