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Senior Budget Analyst, Finance

Senior Budget Analyst, Finance

United Nations FoundationWashington, DC, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Budget Analyst, Finance – United Nations Foundation

Salary range : $75,000 to $90,000

Responsibilities

Work with a variety of teams to track and analyze UNF’s budgets and management reports, prepare ad hoc financial analyses, and provide analytical and project support to the Senior Director, Budgets, Financial Planning, & Analysis and CFO. Provide the data and reports necessary for the Foundation to present information to Leadership monthly and to the Board of Directors twice a year.

As member of the Finance team reporting to the Senior Director, Budgets, Financial Planning, & Analysis.

Essential Functions

  • Develop, record, monitor, and update the organization’s annual budget, forecasts, and scenario models
  • Partner with teams to manage budgets, prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports, analyze variances, and recommend adjustments
  • Support project and grant-specific budgeting, including proposal budgets, donor financial reporting, contract / grant tracking, and ensure accurate financial coding for expenses and revenues
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll allocations for supported teams and ensure accurate integration into budgets and reports
  • Utilize NetSuite, Salesforce, and other corporate systems to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports
  • Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on budgeting processes, templates, and tools
  • Assist with financial audits (including U.S. government‑funded programs), IRS filings (e.g., Form 990), and ensure compliance with UNF policies and procedures
  • Respond to budget-related requests, coordinate within the Budget team, and contribute to special projects or initiatives as needed
  • Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process
  • Other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting / finance
  • 5-7 years’ experience preparing operating and program budgets, budget-to-actual reports, and performance reports
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation, with the ability to work effectively and graciously with financial and non‑financial stakeholders
  • Advanced analytical skills with expert-level Excel / budget software proficiency and the ability to self‑review work for accuracy and reasonableness
  • Demonstrated ability to learn financial systems quickly and develop custom reports
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to dependable, consistent results
  • Ability to work independently with initiative while collaborating effectively across teams
  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment
  • High degree of professionalism, including sound judgment, confidentiality, and reliability
  • A skill assessment is part of the interview process for this position
  • Ability to meet regular attendance / tardiness policy

    • Benefits & Compensation

    For full‑time, benefit‑eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including :

  • A choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous matching contribution
  • Group term and supplemental life insurance
  • Short‑term disability
  • Long‑term disability
  • Commuter subsidyBack‑up care
  • Employee assistance program

    • All benefit‑eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

    Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Finance

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