Program Financial Analyst
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JobgetherFinance
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 2–3+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelAccountingFinancial analysisBudgeting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 2–3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a comparable finance role.
- Previous experience working within a project-based or program management environment is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH, and data analysis.
- Strong FP&A expertise, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and detailed actual-versus-budget or forecast variance analysis.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, particularly accrual accounting, invoicing, month-end close, and financial reconciliation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, particularly when managing multiple financial processes, deadlines, and stakeholders.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information effectively to program and business stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, program-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring financial plans accurately reflect program priorities and expected spending.
- Track program expenditures and compare actual performance against approved budgets and forecasts, identifying and explaining material variances.
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for program leadership, providing clear visibility into spending, financial performance, risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
- Apply FP&A principles to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and ongoing financial planning activities.
- Manage procurement-related financial processes, including purchase activity, statements of work, accruals, invoicing, and financial reconciliation.
- Support month-end close activities by ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and properly reconciled.
- Investigate financial discrepancies and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and maintain data integrity.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide insights that help program leaders optimize resources and make informed decisions.
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