Senior Financial Analyst

Mozilla

4d•Remote

About The Position

Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit building a better technology future — powered by people, open by design, fueled by imagination. We deliver people-first alternatives to today’s extractive systems. We build side by side with developers, innovators and advocates, united in the belief that a better technology future is not only possible — it’s ours to create. Team The Finance and Administration team leads and manages accounting, tax, financial management, and financial compliance for the organization. Our team of five core team members works with vendors and experts to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to key organizational stakeholders. We are a US public charity with multiple US and non US subsidiaries and an annual budget of approximately $30 million and invested assets of $60 million.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including at least 4 years in nonprofit, foundation, or grantmaking environments
Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets (approximately $30M+) and multiple entities
Strong experience with restricted funding and grant compliance
Expert-level proficiency with FP&A platforms, particularly Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive Insights) or similar tools
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting and restricted revenue recognition
Experience working with nonprofit accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a remote-first environment

Nice To Haves

Data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
Experience supporting both grantmaking and grantseeking organizations
Process improvement or systems optimization within finance functions
Experience partnering closely with fundraising, program, or investment teams

Responsibilities

Assume full ownership of the FP&A platform and monthly financial reporting cycle
Lead the mid-year forecast process in partnership with functional leaders
Strengthen budget vs. actual variance analysis and reporting for executive leadership
Improve financial dashboards and reporting tools to better support decision-making
Build strong working relationships across programs, fundraising, and operations
Design and manage the annual budgeting process, including operating budgets, team budgets, and multi-year financial projections
Develop financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and long-term sustainability
Partner with functional leaders to forecast budgets and assess financial implications of new or evolving strategies
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual analyses with clear explanations of trends and recommendations
Manage cash flow forecasting aligned with revenue projections, investment activity, and spending plans
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership, the Board, and the Finance Committee
Analyze financial performance across programs, fundraising, grantmaking, operations, and investments
Create dashboards and data visualizations that translate complex financial information into accessible insights
Conduct ad hoc analyses to support strategic decisions, including cost studies and benchmarking
Serve as the subject matter expert for the Foundation’s FP&A platform
Design and maintain financial models, reporting templates, and planning structures within the system
Continuously improve financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and insight
Train and support colleagues in the use of financial tools and reports
Partner with accounting and operations teams to ensure alignment between accounting systems and FP&A tools
Act as a trusted financial advisor to colleagues across the organization
Support strategic planning processes with financial analysis and perspective
Provide financial support for grant proposal development and restricted funding management
Support investment performance reporting and financial policy development as needed
Provide backup support for accounting activities during peak periods or staff absences