About the Company

CFS (Creative Financial Staffing) connects experienced finance and accounting professionals with organizations that value strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. This opportunity supports a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful global impact through sound financial stewardship, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative leadership.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic financial analysis to support organizational decision-making. This role partners closely with finance leadership and business stakeholders to develop financial models, manage budgeting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and provide actionable insights that drive organizational performance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic financial planning and organizational decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive financial analyses for executive leadership.
• Recommend financial strategies that improve operational performance.
• Budget Development & Forecasting
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process with department leaders and budget owners.
• Develop and maintain operating budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Support long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Ensure budget accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Financial Modeling & Business Intelligence
• Develop financial models supporting strategic planning and business initiatives.
• Build dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and scenario planning tools.
• Analyze financial data to generate meaningful business insights.
• Support data-driven decision-making through advanced financial reporting.
• Continuously improve financial modeling methodologies and reporting capabilities.
• Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Develop executive-level reporting and financial presentations.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Accounting & Month-End Close
• Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with financial reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal financial policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting teams to maintain accurate financial records.
• Support audit preparation and financial documentation requirements.
• Strategic Finance & Cross-Functional Support
• Partner with finance leadership on executive reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial performance monitoring.
• Perform cost modeling and financial scenario analysis.
• Analyze donor, grant, and funding activities where applicable.
• Participate in special finance projects that improve organizational performance.
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Utilize NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) to support financial planning processes.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting systems and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve financial workflows.
• Support implementation of finance system enhancements.
• Promote continuous improvement across FP&A processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six or more years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, or Finance.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Preferred
• Experience within nonprofit, humanitarian, grant-funded, or international organizations.
• Experience supporting multi-donor funding environments.
• Experience using Unit4 ERP.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and business intelligence reports.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional financial planning initiatives.

Pay range and compensation package Fully remote work environment. Opportunity to support a mission-driven global organization. Collaborative and purpose-driven workplace. Professional development and career growth opportunities. Exposure to strategic finance and executive leadership initiatives. Equal Opportunity Statement CFS is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the role, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.