Financial Operations Analyst

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Center (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our finance team and partner with program leaders across the organization. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, grant compliance, cash flow analysis, and P&L management to support mission-driven programs.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented aptitude; high accuracy.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and visualize data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.
• Judgement within defined procedures to determine action.
• Ability to work across the organization.
• Strong customer-service / user-experience orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop annual budgets and ongoing forecasts.
• Support P&L management by monitoring revenue, expenses, margins, and KPIs.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses for decision-making.
• Analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Create financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership.
• Support grant compliance activities and ensure funding restrictions are met.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate revenue/expense recognition.
• Assist with audits, donor reporting, and compliance activities.
• Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting for efficiency.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and modeling for strategic initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Data visualization

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting/Forecasting FP&A

Job description

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Financial Analyst reports to the Finance Manager and serves as a strategic business partner to operational leaders across the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. This position supports financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, grant compliance, cash flow forecasting, and profit and loss (P&L) management. The analyst will evaluate financial and operational performance, identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiency, and provide actionable recommendations that support organizational goals and regulatory compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
• Support P&L management by monitoring revenue, expenses, margins, and key performance indicators across assigned business units and programs.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses to support organizational decision-making and financial planning.
• Analyze financial and operational trends, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Create meaningful financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership.
• Support grant compliance activities by monitoring grant requirements, maintaining documentation, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding restrictions and organizational policies.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition and timely financial reporting.
• Assist with audits, donor reporting, grant reporting, and compliance-related activities.
• Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting methodologies to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and modeling to support strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial, employee, and organizational information

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Accounting, or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented aptitude; a high degree of accuracy is required
• Ability to organize, analyze, and visualize data
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, set priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt to change in a highly complex and fast paced environment
• Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Ability to work across the organization
• Strong customer-service / user-experience orientation

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs and compliance requirements.
• Experience with cash forecasting, liquidity management, and financial modeling.
• Experience managing or supporting P&L performance for programs, departments, or business units.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• 3 years of relevant experience

Ergonomics:

Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift to 25 pounds.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.