Financial Analyst (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Our client, a Non-Profit Organization in New York City, is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Financial Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting across corporate and administrative functions.
• Partner with department leaders to manage spending, assess financial risks and opportunities, and guide resource allocation.
• Prepare financial reports and management presentations, including budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Analyze operating expenses, staffing, compensation, and vendor costs to identify trends and potential savings.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions, new initiatives, vendor agreements, and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation while maintaining accurate, consistent financial data.
• Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes and support improvements to financial systems.
• Assist with audits, leadership reporting, and special finance projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of FP&A experience, with a focus on expense analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience analyzing operating costs and explaining budget-to-actual variances.
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling and working with large data sets.
• Familiarity with financial reporting systems and dashboard tools a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly and collaborate with department leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.