Nonprofit Financial Analyst: Budgets, Insights & Impact

Jewish Community Center Works; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care FSAs

HSA

Mass transit and commuter parking FSAs

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Complimentary gym membership

Job summary

The JCC of Central New Jersey is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, planning and internal reporting within the Finance Department. This full-time, exempt role will partner with program heads to manage budgets and provide actionable financial insights for informed decision-making.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Finance and serves as a bridge between the Finance Department and program staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, budgeting, operations, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to organize and interpret data clearly and accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with non-financial staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and coordination of the annual operating budget across all departments.
• Work with department leaders to build, refine, and manage their budgets.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of budget inputs.
• Support forecasting processes with quarterly updates.
• Assist in developing financial models and scenario analyses.
• Track key financial and operational metrics to inform projections.
• Prepare and distribute monthly departmental financial (P&L) reports.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Budgeting

Communication

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP/Accounting system

Reporting tools

Job description

The JCC of Central New Jersey is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, planning and internal reporting within the Finance Department. This full-time, exempt role will partner with program heads to manage budgets and provide actionable financial insights for informed decision-making.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Finance and serves as a bridge between the Finance Department and program staff.