Finance Analyst III

FHI 360; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FHI 360 in Washington, DC seeks a Financial Analyst III to oversee financial operations for a portfolio including the EpiC project, ensuring fiscal health and donor compliance. Coordinate with country offices and provide budgeting, analyses, and reports.

Responsibilities include budget creation for multiple country programs ($1-20M ranges), subaward management, and use of GAAP in financial modeling. This role requires advanced analytical skills and ability to guide management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting, finance and program management experience with US Government grants preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of grants, contracting and auditing standards as applied to multi-year funds.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to communicate clearly with clients and staff.
• Fluency in English required; French language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial operations and monitoring across country offices to support project success.
• Prepare budget analyses, forecasts and reports to ensure donor compliance and fiscal health.
• Lead subaward management, including budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
• Produce reports and financial models using GAAP and financial systems.
• Provide high-level analytical guidance and support management decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP compliance

Subaward management

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Excel expertise

Staff collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

The Financial Analyst III supports a portfolio of projects including the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project. EpiC is a global project, funded by the U.S. Government, that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; expand tuberculosis detection and treatment (TB), improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and nutrition, address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst III will coordinate financial operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to country offices, to ensure the fiscal well‑being of supported projects. She/He provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to the donor to ensure compliance with the donor's requirements. She/He proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships.

Creates, reviews, and monitors multiple country program budgets with annual budgets from $1-20M. Collaborates with staff from other teams and other offices to update cost-to-complete analyses periodically. Assists in subaward management, including assessment of capacity and review and monitoring of budgets and expenditures. Provides on‑site and remote financial technical assistance to country‑based staff and provides guidance on policy and regulations related to procurement and compliance. Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data.

Processes invoices from sub‑awardees, consultants and other vendors, and processes travel expense reports. Independently analyzes and resolves complex challenges. Uses financial systems to produce reports, analysis, financial models and databases. Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Applies advanced level technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and defends analyses and recommendations relating to a variety of issues.

This is an advanced level Financial Analyst position which serves as a subject matter expert and may lead teams on complex issues. Documents more complex or unique issues and effectively articulates written conclusions. Implements, enhances, and evaluates tools, systems and processes, and serves as a trusted advisor to management. Has in‑depth technical and administrative knowledge and is able to defend analyses to management.

Supervision

Given/Received: Work is performed with minimal direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Recommends and/or makes selection decision. Develops implements and improves work plans as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

Experience

• 8 Years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience providing financial management of Department of State global awards, including direct support to program and country offices, direct oversight of subrecipients and execution of subrecipient pre‑award and monitoring tasks, and hands‑on experience creating budgets, monitoring costs, and preparing estimate to complete analyses.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi‑year funds.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in French preferred.
• Non‑governmental organization (NGO), government, or private sector experience preferred.
• Experience working under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

Travel Requirements

10-15%

Typical Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable law and FHI 360 policy. Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full‑time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full‑time schedule. US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD $90,000 - $110,000 annual International hiring ranges will differ based on location

Equal Opportunity Employer

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Safety and Ethical Commitments

FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks. FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Contact

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