The Staff Financial Analyst supports the Finance team, management, and regional teams by preparing detailed financial analyses, monitoring project and regional expenditures, and contributing to fiscal planning and reporting. This role plays a critical part in evaluating financial performance and supporting decision-making through accurate forecasting, budgeting, and feasibility analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Finance and Agency Regional teams in evaluating and monitoring project and regional expenditures and reports
Conduct financial analyses using current and historical data to understand and explain costs and revenues
Support the development of fiscal feasibility analyses for proposed programs and projects
Research and prepare financial and resource management reports for planning and internal cost control
Provide analytical support and recommendations to Agency leadership based on financial data
Collaborate on budget development and narrative preparation for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
Support the creation of forecasts for projects and regional operations
Assist in designing systems for automating financial reports and integrating them with the primary accounting/finance system
Analyze fiscal and budget components, including direct and indirect cost allocations
Perform other duties as needed to support departmental or business requirements
Core Competencies
Strong attention to detail
Initiative and reliability; meets deadlines consistently
High level of confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient research and analytical skills
Comfortable working with financial systems and tools
Job-Specific Competencies
Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
Attention to Detail – Accuracy in calculations, reporting, and documentation
Manages Multiple Priorities – Effective time and workload management
Initiative – Takes ownership of tasks and proactively seeks solutions
Research – Gathers relevant financial and operational data to support business needs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2–3 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting
Equivalent education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree