Financial Analyst

Nextera Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search Group is assisting a nonprofit organization in New York City in finding an experienced Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across corporate and administrative areas.

The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical ability, and collaboration with department leaders to optimize spending and resource allocation. This position reports to the finance team in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 1+ years of FP&A experience with emphasis on expense analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience analyzing operating costs and explaining budget-to-actual variances.
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting across corporate and administrative functions.
• Partner with department leaders to manage spending and guide resource allocation.
• Prepare financial reports and management presentations, including 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, and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation while maintaining accurate data.
• Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes and support improvements to financial systems.
• Assist with audits, leadership reporting, and special finance projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Dashboard tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

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.