Hybrid Finance Manager: Strategic Budgeting & Analysis

The Nature Conversancy; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Vermont seeks a Finance Manager to partner with state programs, lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analyses to support priorities and stewardship of resources. The role collaborates with leadership across conservation, philanthropy, operations, and program teams to deliver insights for decision-making.

The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial activities for assigned units, develop recommendations, promote standardized practices, and support

Qualifications

• Budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and multi-year planning experience.
• Experience with grants, contracts, awards, fundraising initiatives or restricted funding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary finance partner for one or more Business Units, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and multi-year planning.
• Lead finance processes, ensure timely completion, accuracy, and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and recommendations to support planning and decision-making.
• Monitor performance, identify risks/opportunities, and suggest actions for improved financial management.

Skills

Grants accounting experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Vermont seeks a Finance Manager to partner with state programs, lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analyses to support priorities and stewardship of resources. The role collaborates with leadership across conservation, philanthropy, operations, and program teams to deliver insights for decision-making.

The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial activities for assigned units, develop recommendations, promote standardized practices, and support