Financial Planning Manager

Paycom - ATS; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Financial Planning Manager to support the Senior Director of Finance by designing and executing the annual financial planning cycle, developing the 5-year capital plan, and improving financial systems. This role builds relationships across ministries, reports monthly on financial outcomes, and supports ministry projects with strong analytical leadership.

The candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience, a 4-year accounting/finance degree (advanced

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong relational and communication skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and discern the right way forward.
• Demonstrates a Christian ministry mindset aligned with Grace Church values.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and execute the annual financial planning cycle.
• Develop and track performance against the 5-Year Capital Plan.
• Analyze performance vs plan and report variances.
• Prepare financial presentation materials for leadership reviews.
• Develop financial and operating systems for reliable information.

Skills

Financial planning

Variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

MS Excel

MIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Financial Planning Manager will support the Senior Director of Finance and be responsible for the design and execution of the annual financial planning cycle, as well as analysis of performance against the plan. Development of our five-year Capital Expenditure plan and ensuring adherence to the plan is another key responsibility. This position is also responsible for working with the Senior Director of Finance on the development of our financial and operational systems. An important attribute for this position is the ability to serve and support the various ministries of Grace Church. Specifically:Financial Planning CycleDesign, Improve, Execute the Annual Financial Planning Cycle.Measure performance to the plan and analyze variances.Build meaningful relationships across our various ministries and departments.Report out monthly to departments regarding their financial management outcomes.Capital Expenditure ManagementDevelop, and track performance against, the 5-Year Capital Plan.Track and report on individual larger capital projects to plan and budget.Reporting and MetricsProvide analysis of key metrics, including developing management information dashboards.Prepare financial presentation materials for FMC, MLT, BOE reviews.Provide Attendance and Giving reports.Assist Sr Director of Finance in serving the ministries on various projects.Systems DevelopmentDevelop our financial and operating systems, improving efficiency and availability of reliable, consistent information.Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.Education: 4-year Accounting or Finance degree, Advanced Degree Preferred.Demonstrates a continuous improvement in mindset and behavior in practice.Knowledge areas: Accounting & Management Information Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Planning & Reporting Requirements.Strong relational & communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to deal with ambiguity and discern the right way forward.Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:18-20).Has demonstrated skills in relating to and working with people, especially volunteers, church staff, the congregation and others, within a team environment.Has demonstrated a spiritual capacity and heart willingness to view this ministry as being a ministry unto the Lord, by serving the body of Grace Church.Compatibility with the Grace Church Mission, Vision, Values, and Priorities and a lifestyle appropriate to a person in Christian ministry.Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corp. and personal prayer times.The staff member agrees to abide by the staff handbook.