Senior Finance Analyst, FP&A

We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

Purpose of Role

The Senior Finance Analyst, FP&A will serve as an integral member of the Finance team and play an active role in ensuring that the Foundation meets its short- and long-term financial objectives. This position will be responsible for analyzing Foundation financial data, identifying variances and trends, clearly communicating the data to a diverse array of stakeholders, and making recommendations to ensure alignment with the Foundation's mission and goals.

The Senior Finance Analyst, FP&A will report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and work closely with the OPC, Development, and Strategy teams, as well as other stakeholders across the organization.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing detailed financial analysis, dashboards, and reports that summarize financial activity and results across functions of the Obama Presidential Center.
• Partner with senior leadership across the Foundation to provide research, reporting, and analytical support on projects, including strategic planning, impact evaluation, long-term forecasting, benchmarking, and any other quantitative analysis.
• In collaboration with the Finance and OPC teams, create high-impact financial presentations, reports, and financial tools for internal and external purposes, including the creation of quarterly Board meeting materials.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the financial activities and overall performance of the organization against projections and identify notable concerns, opportunities, etc.
• Create schedules and analyses that support and inform the budgeting and planning process.
• Perform all other job duties and projects as assigned by the Finance leadership team.
  
  

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Create and distribute monthly budget-to-actual reports, and other deliverables for the subdepartments within the Obama Presidential Center, including analysis and explanations of variances and identification of trends.
• Lead the bi-annual budget process by working collaboratively with team members within and outside of the Obama Presidential Center team, understanding the needs of the team and the associated costs.
• Compile regular financial reports to support variance levels of leadership, including the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
• Conduct ad hoc off analyses related to budget, financial planning, headcount, or other quantitative data.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, or a related role, at a complex organization; experience in consulting or with large non-profit organizations is a plus.
• Strong prioritization skills to effectively juggle short- and long-term tasks and responsibilities in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment; Ability to manage multiple projects at a time is a must.
• Strong analytic capabilities including, financial modeling, excellent math skills and attention to detail.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication experience. Ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Suite; experience with Workday Adaptive Planning is a plus.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and proactively collaborate at all levels of the organization and across teams.
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles.
• Data science skills, including data visualization, is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  

The salary range for this role is between $59,755 and $74,670.

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park.

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.