management
Posted 4 days agoDirector of Financial Planning & Analysis
at ACLU
New York, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for financial modeling/forecasting, internal procedures, and established best practices; create and deliver trainings on relevant content
- Support enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic financial initiatives through process improvements, automation, advanced analytics, and best-in-class financial planning practices
- Develop and maintain sophisticated driver-based financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain complex, multi-year financial models to forecast revenues and expenses, financial position, and cash flows using internal and external data to shape assumptions and scenario analyses
- Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and metrics using Power BI, advanced Excel capabilities and other platforms
- Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to create customized analytical reporting solutions tailored to business needs
- Lead efforts to standardize metrics, improve data integrity, and enhance visibility into operational and financial performance
- Produce standard and ad-hoc reports and financial analysis to support organizational initiatives
- Act as a thought leader in organizational forecasting and analysis; develop new approaches to planning and producing data-driven insights to move the capabilities of the team forward Data, Automation and Partnership
- Collaborate closely with accounting, operations, and executive leadership to align financial insights with business objectives
- Foster a highly collaborative and solutions-oriented approach across the organization
Requirements
- experience in working with complex financial models, strong knowledge of a multitude of forecasting methods (i.e. driver-based, economic value, statistical, etc.) the ability to clearly communicate financial analysis to diverse audiences, possess exceptional attention to detail, be a diplomatic communicator, and have a passion for the work of the ACLU. YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, business, or a related field; CFA or MBA preferred
- Knowledge of fundraising channel analysis and/or
- experience supporting fundraising departments
- Comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date forecasting methods and techniques, and advanced budget methods
- Ability to think analytically, manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigate ambiguity and change, work independently, and make decisions with minimal oversight •
- Experience with data visualization and presentation for leadership and non-financial audiences
- Strong written and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including ability to gain trust and cooperation from others in sensitive situations
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Strong understanding of financial accounting and accounting requirements
- Strong written and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of related work experience, including significant experience maintaining complex multi-year financial models
Benefits
- In coordination with the CFO and Senior Director of Finance, set and implement team goals and vision
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, with exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to produce content-rich financial presentations and materials using Microsoft Office applications COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
- Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location.
- The annual salary for this position is $196,369 ( Level D ), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY . Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
- For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
- The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Contact
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .
Additional details
- The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in the Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office
- requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
- Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance department manages the financial activities of the National ACLU.
- From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and the platform for informed financial decision-making.
- Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will play a critical role in building, expanding and maintaining complex financial modeling to support decision-making and short and long-term planning. This position will provide expertise on organization-wide budget and forecasting best practices, directly handle budgets across several departments, and drive forward
- Our ideal candidate will be a team player with a can-do attitude and will have extensive
- responsibilities is intended to describe the type of work which will be assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all specific duties required by the employee:
- Apply advanced finance methodologies including economic value add (EVA), profitability analysis, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and KPI-based performance management to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights
- Be a strategic partner through collaboration with intra/interdepartmental teams and stakeholders, while enhancing information exchange and analysis
- Use data and insights to drive Finance team and organizational process improvement initiatives Financial Planning & Analysis