What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Strategic Analysis position at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance?
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Director of Strategic Analysis leads all planning, forecasting, reporting, strategic analysis, etc. to support business partners in providing insight to their financial performance and financial decision making processes. They also lead efforts to support cross-function efforts in Finance and across the organization with a goal of creating transparency and efficiencies. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Leads all planning and forecasting functions, including the development of processes, timelines, communications and engagement with business partners.
- Leads a team to support business partner financial analysis, including engagement on forecasts, reporting on actual performance and analyzing actual results vs. forecast/plan amongst others.
- Establishes and maintains strong and cohesive relationships with business partners, ensures provision of great customer service and addressing ad-hoc analysis/requests as appropriate.
- Hires, trains, leads, develops and coaches staff, including monitoring and evaluating their performance and recommending and implementing personnel actions.
- Leads and supports profit enhancement opportunities producing materials that can be presented to the Executive Team.
- Leads all financial reporting to support internal and external needs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of strategic analysis experience required.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in math, business administration, finance, or a related field or equivalent specialized training and/or extensive job experience.
- Actuarial Certification preferred
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs.
- Knowledge of pension, benefit plans and other fringe benefits preferred.
- Demonstrated effective leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions, disciplines and levels.
- Able to effectively research and analyze information.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and make presentations.
- Must have effective interpersonal/communication skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and influence.
- Demonstrated ability to generate creative ideas to improve performance.
- Able to adapt quickly and work independently and as part of a diverse team.
- Must have strong initiative, ability to adapt and learn quickly.
SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Position Type: Salaried Exempt Position
- Salary Range: $149,985 - $168,733
Salary : $149,985 - $168,733