Financial Analyst

Consumer Directed Choices (CDChoices) is a nonprofit organization based in Albany, NY, dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, individuals with long-term care needs, and their families to live independently. Through consumer-directed home care, caregiver support programs, and comprehensive administrative services, we help people maintain choice, dignity, and control while receiving the care they need in their homes and communities. If you're looking for a career where your work has purpose, you'll find it at CDChoices. Join a team that is passionate about empowering individuals, supporting families, and strengthening communities. We are Hiring We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team and support the continued success of our mission-driven organization. Job Summary The Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data for the formulation of the annual budget and performing financial forecasting, scenario analysis, and statistical analysis to support the financial planning of the organization. This position will prepare and maintain metric-driven financial models used to forecast and evaluate agency and program profitability. The Financial Analyst will ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial models, budgets, and forecasts. This position will also work with the department’s internal systems to perform ongoing maintenance and process optimization. Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the annual budget process including providing the underlying rationale and conducting budget variance analysis using statistical analysis, complex multi-year forecasting models, and data. Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather inputs, analyze financial data, and develop accurate and achievable budgets; evaluate and plan the budgets for each department, providing managers with valuable analysis; monitor and update forecasts regularly, ensuring alignment with business goals and market conditions. Perform budget vs actual variance analysis to help create realistic budgets and provide regular updates to senior leadership. Lead the forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and strategic business analysis. Create and maintain comprehensive financial forecast models and forecasts utilizing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement information to support the organization's strategic planning and operational decision-making processes. Conduct financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting, and communicate results to ensure efficient financial operations. Review analysis results and develop insightful investment, sourcing, and cost reduction suggestions. Perform data mining to create Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and utilize the data for financial models, forecasting, and scenario analysis. Collect data and track company fiscal performance using internal systems and worksheets, and present data in charts, graphs, and tables for internal and external use including Committee meetings and Board meetings. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Statistics or related field. 3+ years of financial analysis experience. SQL experience highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have superior attention to detail and excellent organizational, time-management, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a team. Must be able to perform standard and complex statistical calculations. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Pay Range $53,000 - $80,000 Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Medical, dental and vision insurance Sick, Vacation, and Personal time 401k Casual Dress Code CDChoices, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr