Impact-Focused Senior Financial Analyst - Nonprofit

Ledgent; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Company holidays

Winter break

Meaningful impact

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ledgent represents a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Irvine, CA seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. The role partners with department leaders to deliver insights that support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit or complex organizations, advanced Excel, and strong communication with non-financial stakeholders, offering a meaningful impact on community programs and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience managing or supporting a comprehensive budgeting process.
• Experience in nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with budgeting and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and partner with department leaders on financial planning.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and financial performance reports.
• Monitor departmental spending, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support financial goals.
• Evaluate program proposals and strategic initiatives through financial modeling and analysis.
• Track restricted funds and guidance on fund utilization.
• Maintain cost centers, reporting structures, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Support external reporting, audits, and other finance-related projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ledgent represents a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Irvine, CA seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. The role partners with department leaders to deliver insights that support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit or complex organizations, advanced Excel, and strong communication with non-financial stakeholders, offering a meaningful impact on community programs and financial stewardship.