Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes the importance of diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employees to engage in various community initiatives. The foundation is committed to fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the foundation's Financial Planning and Analysis capabilities. Your primary responsibility will be to support cross-foundation visibility, analysis, and decision-making regarding operating expenses. You will assist leadership in understanding the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions through modeling, scenario analysis, and synthesizing complex information into actionable insights. Your work will involve leading discovery and diagnostic assessments of current financial processes, systems, and frameworks to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, resource optimization, and better alignment between Finance and Operations. This position is crucial for advancing the foundation's growth and vision by promoting financial stewardship and transparency, enabling informed strategic decisions regarding resource deployment. You will leverage strong analytical skills, collaborate across functions, and adopt a solutions-oriented approach to contribute to the foundation's overarching goals of operational excellence and impactful outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct strategic financial analysis to provide insights into operating expenses and resource allocation for foundation leadership.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights and options that inform strategic and operational decisions across the organization.
• Develop and evaluate financial scenarios and options to assist leadership in making trade-off and prioritization decisions.
• Lead discovery and diagnostic work on existing financial planning processes, systems, and frameworks to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Streamline workflows and enhance alignment between Finance and Operations.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Centers of Excellence, Operations, and the COO’s office to ensure cohesive financial planning and transparency.
• Strengthen the foundation’s Financial Planning and Analysis capabilities by enhancing visibility, accountability, and analytical depth.
• Promote a culture of strategic financial management that balances stewardship with impact.
• Model inclusive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented behaviors while leading through influence to align diverse partners around shared goals and continuous improvement in financial practices.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a strong financial and analytical background, with demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to inform strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate should have a proven ability to analyze complex data and organizational systems, identify areas for improvement, and develop actionable recommendations that enhance efficiency and transparency. Proficiency in Excel, Business Intelligence (BI), and other analytical tools is essential, along with the capability to synthesize large amounts of data into concise, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to influence without authority, build trust, and achieve alignment among diverse partner groups. Strong communication skills are required to effectively translate complex financial concepts into clear narratives for both financial and non-financial audiences.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree or MBA is preferred for this position, along with at least 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Candidates should have a strong educational foundation in finance, accounting, or a related field that supports their analytical and strategic capabilities.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy. Candidates should have a strong record of achievement in these areas, demonstrating the ability to tackle complex challenges and connect ideas across systems. Experience working in large, matrixed organizations is highly desirable, showcasing flexibility, agility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the location and nature of the organization. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is an 11-month Limited Term Employment position based in Seattle, and relocation support will not be provided. The salary range for this role is between $154,200 to $231,400 USD, with higher ranges for positions located in Seattle and Washington D.C. New hire salaries typically fall between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range, depending on the candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise as assessed during the interview process. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.