Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be mission-driven with a desire to make a difference for people and communities served by LCS Northwest.The Financial Analyst is a critical role that contributes to the Agency’s financial foundation. The position collaborates with and supports leaders in geographies, service lines, and programs to grow and be financially viable. The Financial Analyst supports financial decision‐making by preparing and helping negotiate budgets for proposals for grants and contracts. The Financial Analyst supports Agency‐wide budgeting and planning by rolling up individual grant and contract budgets up across multiple dimensions including geographic area, line of service, revenue type, and funder. This role conducts in depth analyses of all revenue and cost sources and uses the analyses to support decision‐making and adjustments to ensure net financial results are favorable. This position specializes in the proposing, managing, and budgeting federal and state contracts and cost reimbursement funding sources. This role is a financial educator to operational leaders. This position has a dotted line reporting relationship with one or more geographic district directors and line of service leaders and serves on one or more district or line of service leadership teams. Under minimal supervision, this position supports the FP&A group in the analysis and planning of assigned divisions and/or functional teams of LCSNW.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.Brings compliance issues to the attention of management. Assures quality customer service to all internal and external customers. Partners with the Director of Financial Operations to develop and analyze the district's annual budget and forecast. Prepares the monthly, quarterly, and annual finance deliverables for their assigned districts or functions. Provides monthly variance analysis submissions to the Director of Financial Operations and District Leadership. Works with the Director of Financial Operations to accurately complete all required deliverables (monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc). Works with Accounting and Reporting to advise of accruals and review of financials for completeness and accuracy. Manages any system inconsistencies . Communicates effectively with both Corporate and District Leadership and Management. Performs ad hoc analysis as directed. Performs all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position. Bachelor's degree required. Basic understanding of financial statements required. Knowledge of business concepts and contract management required. Knowledge of budget development. Three or more years relevant finance experience required.Experience working in Financial Planning Systems (Hyperion, Adaptive, etc.) required. Able to multitask and deliver within tight deadlines. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with others in written and verbal form. Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Ability to interact with all levels of management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point). Comfortable working with large data sets, pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and using excel formulas.BENEFITS: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical and dental insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year (based on hours worked). Up to 2 ½ weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 10 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan with a matching program after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you with free and confidential counseling, financial, and support services. Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided.