Strategic Programs Finance & Operations Lead

RMI; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RMI seeks a Program Finance and Operations Lead to join its Strategic Operations Department. This role partners with program teams to track budgets, coordinate across workstreams, and translate strategy into actionable plans, enabling high-performing teams and clear reporting to funders.

Reporting to the Program Finance and Operations Manager, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and learning across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Operating rhythm and cultural stewardship: support the team's operating cadence, prepare materials, track follow-ups, and align leadership discussions into coordinated action; facilitate cross-team coordination and updates to leadership.
• Financial management: assist end-to-end budgeting and forecasts, develop program budgets, provide routine updates to senior staff and CFO, analyze data to inform fundraising and staffing decisions.
• Revenue Management: track funding pipeline, identify risks and gaps, and report on potential opportunities to leadership.

Job description

RMI seeks a Program Finance and Operations Lead to join its Strategic Operations Department. This role partners with program teams to track budgets, coordinate across workstreams, and translate strategy into actionable plans, enabling high-performing teams and clear reporting to funders.

Reporting to the Program Finance and Operations Manager, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and learning across the organization.