Job Description
This position is a union position based out of our Boston office. While employees will have flexibility to work from home or in the office, we are limited to applicants who will reside in MA, CT, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Data and Financial Analyst is a key member of the finance team, providing foundational business partnering for cost center business planning and analysis. They support the creation and maintenance of business intelligence reports and data models from ERP systems that enable FP&A and OUS Business Managers to analyze financial results to support Oxfam America’s strategic initiatives and overall performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment helping to solve complex problems by improving data solutions that drive business decisions. They are a strong team player and are comfortable working in an international, fast paced, and dynamic environment where the tasks may get reprioritized constantly.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Systems Analysis (60%) • Develop queries and reports to be used in Unit4 Business Word ERP (UBW) • Assist in the preparation of presentations on new data products, including options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes • Interact with partners to understand day-to-day operations and pain points, detail, and report business requirements to FP&A managers, and improve efficiency of business applications • Drive small to medium scale projects for the creation and maintenance of business intelligence reports and services to address emerging needs • Analyze data and communicate insights and metrics needed to support top business goals with key partners • Update all relevant business system documents and create training documents • Assist in training and knowledge transfer on business applications for Unit4 Planner, Reports, and Prevero to finance and the user community • Work with FP&A managers and organizational stakeholders to prepare and manage some aspects of project plans (e.g., scope, definition, testing, delivery, support, etc.) and coordinate business and technical implementation resources for successful delivery • Keep abreast of next generation business analytics and insights for data analysis
Business Planning and Reporting (40%) • Work with FP&A to develop and maintain new analytical tools, financial models, and business processes • Provide support to managers to ensure that annual and rolling budgets and plans are complete, accurate, and conform with OUS policies, procedures, and donor restrictions, including donor-approved budgets • Assist in the development and production of the monthly management reporting package for executive management, including monthly dashboards and follow-up analysis • Support a positive redundancy for timely and accurate annual and periodic CONSOL-compliant reports to support decision-making by OI and OUS management, as requested High-level Customer Service • Demonstrate customer service leadership in representing FP&A products and services to managers and colleagues, responding to requests promptly, anticipating others’ needs, and collecting feedback for meaningful continuous improvement
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION: • Will need to be able to interact will all levels of the organization and have outstanding analytical and communication skills • Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field • Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture. • Will perform all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission and goals • Will have an understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice and diversity in our workplace and programs • Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to providing a safe environment for staff, partners, and beneficiaries, and a commitment to promoting safeguarding in our workplace, programs, and the communities we serve • Periodic travel to OUS (domestic) offices may be required (less than 10% of the time)
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficiency in Python for data analysis • Experience working in either a non-profit and/or an international organization is desired • Experience with Unit4 Business Systems, Salesforce, and Oracle
This is a Boston Union Grade F position. Salary range is $58,600 - $84,970 commesurate with experience.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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