Vital Strategies is an international public health organization. Our programs strengthen public health systems and address the world’s leading causes of illness, injury and death. We currently work in 73 countries, supporting data-driven decision making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies, and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies’ priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives. They include non-communicable disease prevention, tobacco control, road safety, obesity prevention, overdose prevention, environmental health, vital statistics systems building and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment research. Our programs are primarily concentrated in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific; the Overdose Prevention Program is our first initiative in the U.S. Please visit our website at www.vitalstrategies.org to find out more about our work.
Vital Strategies is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) organization. We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences, whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, actual or perceived age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Read about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Vital Strategies: https://www.vitalstrategies.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-vital-strategies/
Job Purpose:
The Finance Manager, Reporting & Analytics primary responsibilities will be to conduct financial reviews of shared costs, cash flow, and unrestricted spending; create recurring and special financial reports, work with SVP Finance on providing financial data analytics for internal and external audiences.
This is a full-time position, based in our New York office (where a hybrid, 2-day-per-week office schedule is in place). We offer highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this position is $76,000-$89,000 USD. The candidate must have authorization to work legally in the US at the time of hire.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management: Closings, Reviews & Reporting –
· Responsible for analysis of shared cost allocations across programs
· Conduct monthly review and analysis of Cash Flow projection reports from grants managers
· Monitor monthly organizational unrestricted global spending and alert manager of overspending
· Develop and implement data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of data.
· Develop and present financial updates, analytics, and trends to SVP Finance via reports and presentations.
· Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to increase efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
Analytics & Forecasting –
· Work with SVP Finance on designing, implementing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, and
· Collect and analyze data to develop insights and recommendations for business decisions.
· Meet with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and requirements for reporting and analysis.
· Develop, interpret, and analyze complex financial information and present it in a clear and concise manner both via reports and in meetings continually enhancing reporting and analytics for finance department.
· Participate in preparing data for internal budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
· Assist SVP Finance with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Degree –
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
Skills and Abilities –
· Advanced Excel skills required with ability to utilize databases, ad hoc query and reporting tools.
· Ability to work with large datasets and analyze complex data. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
· Ability to manage data integrity and monitor data accuracy
· Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines and manage projects
· Understanding of database design and data warehousing principles
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to support colleagues and actively listen to requests and issues.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
· Willingness to learn new technology that provides solutions
· Passion to learn, curiosity, and interest in improving processes
· Ability to build strong, ongoing, impactful relationships at all organizational levels and across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational, and social backgrounds.
· Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, contributing to an inclusive working, and learning environment.
Experience:
Required –
· Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analytics, modeling and reporting.
· Experience in Power BI is required.
· Experience in managing projects
· Nonprofit finance knowledge is required
Preferred –
· Net Suite experience is a plus.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
· Hybrid work environment with 2 days in office required in Vital NY office
How to apply
Please apply through the Vital Strategies Careers page on our website, or by using the link below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled.
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=VITASTRA&cws=37&rid=746