Senior Financial Modeling Analyst
About The Position
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Financial Modeling Analyst position. Reporting to the Director of Financial Modeling & Business Intelligence, this position plays a critical role in supporting the Foundation's financial stewardship, strategic planning, and mission impact through advanced financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business intelligence. This position is responsible for delivering actionable financial insights, developing executive-level dashboards and reporting, supporting organizational planning and forecasting processes, and administering financial planning systems, including Workday Adaptive Planning. This role applies financial modeling, reporting, business intelligence, and data visualization expertise to support financial planning, forecasting, performance measurements, and decision support activities across the Foundation. Leveraging financial systems, reporting platforms, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, the position develops analyses, dashboards, and reporting solutions that enhance data accessibility, improve operational efficiency, and support informed decision-making. The role partners closely with Finance leadership and stakeholders across the Foundation to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial and operational insights. This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will be expected to work east coast hours (standard business hours are 9:00am – 5:00pmET).
Requirements
- Relevant experience in accounting, finance, economics, business analytics, or a related field
- Relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, business analytics, or a related finance function
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, performance reporting, and financial statement analysis
- Proficiency with enterprise planning and reporting tools, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Workday Financials, DOMO, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, Power Query, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience with financial systems integrations, dashboard development, and business intelligence reporting.
- Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles and reporting; experience supporting Board, Finance Committee, or Audit Committee reporting is a plus
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, predictive analytics, machine learning, or generative AI technologies to enhance financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, or process automation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, FPAC, or similar credential is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership, and department leaders
- Prepare Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and other management reports aligned with nonprofit accounting standards.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis across actual, budget, and forecast results; identify key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities
- Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support strategic initiatives and leadership decision-making
- Translate complex financial and operational information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations
- Support the development and maintenance of KPI frameworks and performance metrics established by Finance leadership
- Design, develop, and maintain executive dashboard and visualizations in DOMO, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar BI platforms
- Create intuitive, data-driven visualizations that communicate financial performance, program investment, fundraising outcomes, and operational metrics.
- Partner with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and develop self-service reporting solutions.
- Maintain forecasting models and support scenario analyses using methodologies established by Finance leadership
- Collaborate with finance business partnering function to evaluate assumptions, resource needs, and investment opportunities.
- Support administration and maintenance of Workday Adaptive Planning, including model maintenance, dimensions, versions, hierarchies, and user security.
- Maintain and optimize integrations between Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, DOMO, and other reporting platforms.
- Develop and maintain Adaptive Planning reports, OfficeConnect templates, assumptions sheets, and planning models.
- Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data integrity across financial systems.
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting, planning, and data management processes using system capabilities and AI-enabled technologies.
- Document system configurations, business processes, and reporting standards.
- Provide training and support to Finance and business stakeholders for Adaptive and Modeling tools
Benefits
- 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
- Competitive dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- 18 Vacation Days
- 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days
- 2 Personal Days
- summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm)
- a summer holiday week over July 4
- Flexible work environment
- Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis.
- The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
