Financial Operations Analyst (On Site)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to bolster the organization’s financial health through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of grants and expenditures. You will leverage advanced Excel skills and ERP experience to generate insights, support decision-making, and improve financial processes across departments.

You will partner with cross‑functional leaders to develop budgets, track performance, and deliver actionable KPIs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Prior use of Workday and Office Connect preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages financial and accounting operations of assigned departments.
• Reviews and validates financial data from multiple systems to ensure integrity and consistency.
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including required reconciliations.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents financial statements, variance analyses, and management KPIs.
• Leads the development of annual budgets and scenario planning models in collaboration with business partners and the FP&A team.
• Provides financial insights and modeling in support of organizational initiatives.
• Partners with business unit leadership to develop grant and contract budgets, track performance, and ensure alignment with funding or contract requirements.
• Assesses and informs the financial impact of proposed programs, staffing changes, and operational improvements.
• Identifies process and reporting improvement opportunities and supports the implementation of automation and standardization initiatives.
• Ensures department activities comply with applicable accounting standards, organizational policies, and external regulations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Budgeting & forecasting

FP&A basics

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/BA

MBA

CPA

Tools

Workday

Office Connect

Job description

The Financial Operations Analyst supports the organization's financial health by providing accurate budgeting, forecasting, working knowledge of federal and state grants, and financial analysis to inform operational and strategic decision‑making. This role leverages advanced Excel skills and financial systems expertise to analyze variances, develop reports, and streamline financial processes. The role partners with cross‑functional leaders to monitor performance, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights that drive efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Manages financial and accounting operations of assigned departments.
• Reviews and validates financial data from multiple systems to ensure integrity and consistency.
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and yearend close processes, including required reconciliations.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents financial statements, variance analyses, and management KPIs.
• Leads the development of annual budgets and scenario planning models in collaboration with business partners and the FP&A team.
• Provides financial insights and modeling in support of organizational initiatives.
• Partners with business unit leadership to develop grant and contract budgets, track performance, and ensure alignment with funding or contract requirements.
• Assesses and informs the financial impact of proposed programs, staffing changes, and operational improvements.
• Identifies process and reporting improvement opportunities and supports the implementation of automation and standardization initiatives.
• Ensures department activities comply with applicable accounting standards, organizational policies, and external regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Intermediate Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with ERP or financial systems.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A functions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully manage the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination for supported business units.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve operational efficiency and improve organizational outcomes.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting required.
• Ability to travel as needed required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of non‑profit accounting preferred.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Prior use and understanding of Workday and Office Connect preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Other Duties

• Other duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set‑up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1‑877‑639‑6003.