Financial Operations Analyst

Overview:

Financial Operations Analyst

Rate: $40/hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Financial Operations Analyst will provide interim coverage for key Security Governance responsibilities during a maternity leave period. The role is intended to support continuity across fiscal year planning, budget management, procurement coordination, reporting, and select administrative activities for the Security Governance organization.

This individual will primarily support the Security Governance budget function, with a major focus on fiscal year planning. Responsibilities will include helping prepare budget planning documentation, supporting quote gathering, assisting with budget materials and presentations, tracking financial planning deliverables, and ensuring budget-related documentation is organized and well maintained. The role will require strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, comfort working with financial information, and the ability to help facilitate contract and procurement activities through a procurement management platform.

Security Governance leads the protection of the organization against cyber threats and supports compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations. The organization is led by senior security leadership and works closely with executive, legal, and operational stakeholders. As such, this role requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and professionalism at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

Fiscal Year Budget Planning

Support budget planning documentation, quote gathering, budget materials, financial tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

Budget Oversight and Procurement Platform Support

Assist with monthly budget reconciliation, invoice and requisition follow-up, procurement-platform-related coordination, and contract/payment tracking.

Procurement Coordination

Help track contracts, support financial documentation, coordinate purchase order requests, and monitor procurement status.

Project and Demand Support

Provide limited project tracking and demand management coordination, partnering with designated project stakeholders to support transition and continuity efforts.

Ad Hoc Administrative Support

Help maintain Security Governance reporting as needed and provide additional administrative support during periods of increased workload.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Work Experience, Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience working with budgets, financial planning, forecasting, strategy and operations, and/or procurement processes.
• Capable of tracking contract renewals, invoices, budget activities, and project-related financial information.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze financial data and create executive-ready presentations.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use procurement and financial management platforms for invoice management and requisition tracking. Experience with procurement systems is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation, particularly during fiscal year planning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to maintain consistent communication and minimize confusion during high-volume planning periods.
• Comfortable coordinating cross-functional activities and following up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to identify issues, escalate risks, and drive resolution.