Finance Strategist

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA is seeking a Finance Strategist to bridge finance and operations, transforming complex processes into clear, scalable systems that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance across the organization. You will lead enhancements to Workday, budgeting, and reporting while aligning with strategic ministry goals.

The role emphasizes data integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and building capability through training, with a focus on regulatory awareness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, accounting, finance, or related field, with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to participate in regular work-related spiritual activities.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve financial processes by identifying risks and developing workflows and controls.
• Design mitigation for policy, system, and regulatory changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Strengthen team capability through training and clear guidance on process changes.
• Enhance Workday and related financial systems with data integrity and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee budgeting and planning systems to support long-range priorities.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to improve data quality and expand reporting insights.
• Continuously enhance Finance systems and services to meet growing organizational needs.

Skills

Financial processes

Workday

Budgeting

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Training & knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

What if you could bridge finance and operations—transforming complex processes into clear, scalable systems that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance?

At Wycliffe Bible Translators, we desire to see a day when every man, woman and child can encounter Jesus personally through Scripture in a language and format they clearly understand. Today, that vision is moving forward in powerful ways. Of the world’s roughly 7,400 spoken and signed languages, translation work is already underway in nearly 2,800. And while there are 514 known remaining languages still waiting for Bible translation to begin, each one represents an opportunity for you to serve with us as we see Scripture made available to all people!

As a Finance Strategist your contributions will play a pivotal role in advancing operational excellence and stewardship across the organization. Are you ready to join in this transformational work?

You’ll make an impact when you …

• Evaluate and improve financial processes by identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities, and by developing clear workflows, controls, and operating procedures aligned with organizational strategy.


• Assess and respond to policy, system, and regulatory changes, designing mitigation solutions and communicating impacts and expectations to stakeholders.


• Strengthen team capability and operational consistency through training, knowledge‑sharing, and clear guidance on process changes and best practices.


• Enhance Workday and related financial systems by ensuring data integrity and partnering with HRIS and technical teams to prioritize, design, test, and implement system updates that improve financial operations.


• Oversee budgeting and planning systems to ensure Finance has the tools needed to support long-range priorities.


• Collaborate with Finance leadership to strengthen budgeting methods, improve data quality, and expand reporting insights for strategic decision‑making.


• Continuously enhance Finance systems and services to meet Wycliffe’s growing organizational and ministry needs.

This job might be for you if …

• You’re passionate about praying for Bible translation work and seeing lives around the world transformed by God’s Word.


• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, accounting, finance, or a related field, plus five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.


• You demonstrate the desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work‑related spiritual activities without reservation (Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification).

You’ll thrive here if …

• You encounter change with resilience and flexibility.

It’s a bonus if …

• You demonstrate understanding of payroll, accounting procedures, and governing laws.


• You have experience in data analysis and interpretation, identifying trends and control issues.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $71,211 - $81,892. The range for this position is based upon and considers Wycliffe’s non-profit ministry environment. Actual pay rate may be higher based on various factors such as qualifications, skills and experience, required training, licensure and/or certifications, budget and allocation, if applicable.