Financial Analyst

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst supports the prospective financial management function and the review and improvement of the related processes and systems. Creates and maintains documentation and reports. Analyzes current and historical financial performance to provide insight into the Company’s past and future financial performance. Works collaboratively to coordinate the efforts and data of key stakeholders. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

· Analyzes historical and current financial data to understand the Company’s financial performance and position.

· Assists in the preparation and analysis of the organization’s P&L and contribute to understanding budget variances and major drivers.

· Supports the configuration and maintenance of the organization’s rolling forecast.

· Support ongoing balance sheet review and maintenance of key ratios and provide meaningful insights on financial trends.

· Provides analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to senior management.

· Produces monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting.

· Supports the annual budgeting and monthly financial review processes.

· Works with organizational budget managers to review and update rolling budget throughout the fiscal year.

· Develops the business understanding necessary to provide insightful commentary on financial results and recommendations.

· Model financial scenarios to support new program development and contract amendments.

· Creates and updates related systems and documentation.

· Performs other ad hoc analysis.

· Performs other duties as requested.

Knowledge and Skills:

· Understanding of financials statements, their use and compilation

· Understanding of financial systems and related internal controls

· Strong Excel skills

· Experience with Workday Adaptive strongly preferred

· Ability to work with large datasets

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Effective strategic thinking and organizational skills

· Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:Two to five years’ related experience. 

Preferred /Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving Requirements:Driving is not required. 

Physical Effort:Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.

Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability adjust focus.