Senior Financial Analyst

Stand Together • Arlington, VA

11d

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues . We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, delivering accurate forecasts, insightful analysis, and clear financial storytelling to support data driven decision making. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys translating complex data into practical insights, and is motivated by improving both outcomes and processes. As a Senior Financial Analyst on our team, you will own key forecasting, reporting, and analytical responsibilities while leveraging modern analytics tools, including Power BI and AI enabled workflows, to enhance insight, efficiency, and decision quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate FP&A with proficiency in financial reporting and analysis and familiarity with US GAAP required
• High degree of attention to detail and organization
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, power user of Excel & Power BI
• Familiarity with systems such as Sage, Concur, Salesforce, Adaptive
• Financial statement familiarity and acumen
• Advanced analytical experience and ability to assess alternatives
• Hands on experience with data and spreadsheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture , which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI and automation that has meaningfully reduced cycle time and manual rework.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership & Insights Act as a primary FP&A partner to assigned programs, initiatives, or business units.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders by delivering timely, accurate, and relevant financial insights.
• Translate financial data into clear narratives that support leadership decision making.
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Own monthly and rolling forecasts, including variance analysis vs. plan and prior periods.
• Partner with business leads to understanding assumptions, timing, and drivers behind forecast changes.
• Support annual planning and long-range modeling efforts.
• Ensure forecasts reflect both strategic intent and operational reality.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and visualizations that surface key drivers, trends, and risks for leadership.
• Prepare concise, decision-oriented financial reporting for varying audiences.
• Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic tradeoffs.
• Use AI tools and automation (e.g., Copilot, AI assisted analysis, anomaly detection, forecasting support) to accelerate analysis, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort.
• Actively identify opportunities to automate recurring analysis and reporting using Power BI, Excel automation, and AI enabled workflows.
• Improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across financial systems.
• Partner with accounting and compliance teams to ensure alignment with policies and reporting standards.
• Contribute to documentation and standardization of FP&A processes.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees