Strategic Financial Analyst for Nonprofit Budgeting

Wingspan Life Resources; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wingspan Life Resources in Minnesota seeks a Financial Analyst to join our nonprofit team. You will perform financial analysis, build models for budgeting and forecasting, and provide insights to leadership to support strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration across departments, and adherence to nonprofit accounting principles. A Bachelor's in finance/accounting and 2–3 years of experience are preferred; proficiency in Excel and financial software is expected.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of nonprofit finance and accounting principles is a plus.
• Experience with financial software such as QuickBooks or SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on financial data.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor and review financial performance against budget and prior year.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for potential projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with departments to gather and analyze financial data.
• Assist in development of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Wingspan Life Resources in Minnesota seeks a Financial Analyst to join our nonprofit team. You will perform financial analysis, build models for budgeting and forecasting, and provide insights to leadership to support strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration across departments, and adherence to nonprofit accounting principles. A Bachelor's in finance/accounting and 2–3 years of experience are preferred; proficiency in Excel and financial software is expected.