Senior Financial Analyst

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will manage the fiscal components of multiple departments/programs at the agency. This position will provide advanced financial analysis, strategic insights, and recommendations to support business decisions. Possesses expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis contributing to the financial objectives of the agency. Ensure accurate financial forecasts, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and provide insight for agency management. Act as the primary liaison between working closely with CII program management and government funding agencies to meet contract fiscal and compliance requirements. DUTIES SUMMARY The Senior Financial Analyst will manage the fiscal components of multiple departments/programs at the agency. This position will provide advanced financial analysis, strategic insights, and recommendations to support business decisions. Possesses expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis contributing to the financial objectives of the agency. Ensure accurate financial forecasts, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and provide insight for agency management. Act as the primary liaison between working closely with CII program management and government funding agencies to meet contract fiscal and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting required.
4+ years of finance experience.
Experience creating forecasts and providing recommendations to upper management.
Familiarity with federal government contract.
Strong task prioritization and process improvement.
Valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance or reliable transportation depending on business needs.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to research and find answers for unknown variables.
Maintains patient privacy, including protecting confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated roles and responsibilities.
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.
Intermediate knowledge Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Advanced Excel modeling & analytical skills
Influenza immunization or declination
COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
Education verification
Reference check
Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
Drug and alcohol screening
Tuberculosis screening

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration desired.
Non-profit experience is a plus.
Previous supervisory or senior-level experience a plus.
Adaptive Insights experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manages government and foundation grants/contracts and budgets ranging between $15M-$30M and prepares accurate and timely financial reports and provides key insights to management for decision-making purposes.
Develops financial forecasts and budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic planning and resource allocation considering historical performance and future growth projections.
Monitors actual financial performance by conducting in-depth financial analysis explaining and providing insights, including variance & trend analysis and financial performance assessments to support business recommendations.
Collaborates with program management and advises on the development or revision of program budgets, refunding applications throughout the year.
Tracks, monitors, compares, and analyzes revenues, expenses, amounts billed, payments received, payroll labor distributions, cost allocations, revenue, and expense accruals to contract/grant budgets to ensure compliance and ensuring adherence to budgets and cost containment.
Participates in scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate potential financial outcomes and risks.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements through data-informed analysis.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Opportunity for growth & advancement
Professional development & continued training
Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities