Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative, founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, that bets early on exceptional people making the world better. We knit talent into networks, bet on the most promising ideas through diverse forms of competition and support, and equip people to scale through partners and modern tools. To realize this vision, Schmidt Futures uses a broad set of tools — including gifts, grants, investments, and startup activity — for charitable, educational, and commercial efforts with a public purpose. Our initiative brings together the efforts of various charitable and non-charitable entities to improve our potential impact by making diverse types of capital available to the efforts we support.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, and supporting financial planning and forecasting activities. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with programs and departments to provide financial insights and recommendations. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional to apply their technical skills in a mission-driven, philanthropic organization.

The Associate’s role will include:

• Support multiple programs and functions within the organization, serving as a key point of contact regarding financial review, budgeting and analysis.
• Work closely with leaders across a wide range of backgrounds (academics, consultants, technologists, etc.), and in close partnership with multiple teams on financial planning and analysis. 
• Participate in recurring monthly, quarterly and annual processes across the organization and with affiliates.

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling, to support decision-making processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare regular financial reports, executive summaries, and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
• Assist in the development and management of budgets, long-term financial plans, and forecasts to support strategic initiatives and program operations.
• Track org-wide KPIs for our financial operations (grantmaking, operational spending). 
• Gather, organize, and maintain financial data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Utilize financial systems and tools effectively for reporting and analysis.
• Partner with teams across the organization to identify solutions to improve operating and financial KPIs.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required, supporting special projects and initiatives as they arise.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, optimizing data flow and streamlining financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate across the organization on system and process improvement initiatives to support our growth and drive efficiencies to enable scale.
• Partner with the broader shared service accounting and treasury teams in the family office, which serves Schmidt Futures and other philanthropic and non-philanthropic initiatives, to advance our collective financial stewardship responsibilities and to streamline financial close processes. 

• Experience in analytical, financial roles such as investment banking and/or private equity.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data at both a consolidated and detailed level.
• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques and tools, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, for both conceptual and analytical problems.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build positive relationships.
• Values-based, collaborative working style with a demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

• Have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other quantitative field (or equivalent from an accredited institution).
• Be based at the Schmidt Futures offices in New York and be able to travel within the U.S. and internationally on a regular basis as needed following company policy and permitting circumstances.

Futures Action Network, LLC, which operates Schmidt Futures, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.