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Senior Analyst, Mission Finance

Environmental Defense FundUnited Kingdom

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Temporary

Job description

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Location : Remote Belgium, UK or the Netherlands

Job Description Summary

Based in Belgium, UK or the Netherlands, the Senior Financial Analyst is the key financial manager for Environmental Defense Fund’s work to address climate change in India. Primary responsibilities will include systematically gathering, analyzing, budgeting and reporting on income and expense data for specific funds and programmatic, e.g. Mission, activities. Typically requires 4 years’ experience.

Overall Function

The Senior Financial Analyst will help develop, track and analyze budgets and fundraising proposals, will organize and present financial data for reporting and decision-making, and will execute financial processes for a variety of programmatic workstreams. This requires organizing the data, completing financial reports, reviewing grants, contracts and subawards, performing financial analysis and projections, reconciling variances, and identifying and resolving any issues. The Senior Financial Analyst will pursue continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting and processes used to monitor budgets and present complex financial data for decision-making to both financial and non-financial audiences. The role will report to the Director, Mission Finance.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be a member of the Mission Finance team within the Finance Department, partnering with other Mission Finance staff and staff across Mission areas, operations, and the Finance and Development Departments in Asia, Europe and the US. Working in this matrixed environment, the Senior Financial Analyst will ensure the production of timely, accurate, and insightful financial information for various stakeholders.

The role is fixed-term contract for two years, which may be renewable. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the EU or UK when applying for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Execute financial planning and reporting activities as well as day-to-day financial processes on behalf of assigned Mission funds and workstreams.

Produce timely month-end reports of actual vs. budget results, ensuring accuracy and completeness; investigate, analyze, and explain variances from budget for income and expense line items. Update forecasts as needed
Prepare and facilitate fundraising proposal budgets and donor financial reports on awarded revenue
Execute day-to-day financial procedures, including expense reclasses, invoicing, contract financial review, and ensuring correct coding of expenses
Prepare budgets and financial reports for various stakeholders, including Mission staff, internal management, finance staff, and senior operations leads and provide recommendations for utilization of the budget as per the timeline
Serve as Manager for one or more grants and funds
Identify variances and issues in budget management and work with program staff to correct
Submit and / or approve invoices, ensure the proper coding of expense items. Submit purchase orders for management approval.
Assist in the development of annual budget submissions
Participate in departmental meetings and trainings
Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Perform additional relevant responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or related field

Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and thorough understanding of non-profit accounting principles and grants management

Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of experience; finance and / or accounting experience in a non-profit organization is strongly preferred along with experience working with grants

Reporting experience with government grants, foundations, and private donors is a plus

Proven knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting required

Ability to perform financial analysis and to create insight from a large-scale general ledger

Detail-oriented : the ability to spot trends and ensure accuracy

Experienced in MS Office Suite, with expertise in Excel : the ability to develop formulas, pivot tables, charts and spreadsheets that clearly present data to facilitate decision-making by management. Experience with NetSuite or other forecasting / budgeting reporting SAAS is a plus

Experience in fund accounting is a plus

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills : the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues, particularly communicating financial information to a broad audience with differing needs

Solid organizational and problem-solving skills : the ability to multi-task and be flexible under pressure with changing priorities and perform well in a fast-paced team environment

Self-motivated : the ability to work productively and independently as well as collaboratively with a team

Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds

Compensation : (Annual)

Belgium : EUR 56,000 - 61,000

Netherlands : EUR 50,000 - 60,000

UK : GBP 45,000 - 53,000

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

56,000-€61,000

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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