Financial Analyst
Kimberly Casey at Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Financial Analyst to support our client's organization's financial health and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience in the nonprofit or public sector to ensure effective financial planning, compliance, and responsible use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support budgeting, strategic planning, and operational decision-making.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and funding priorities.
- Perform grant funding analysis and planning, evaluating how grant resources can be allocated and utilized most effectively to support programs and initiatives.
- Apply knowledge of GAAP and GASB principles to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and present financial reports and recommendations to leadership regarding fund utilization and efficiency.
- Support audits, funding reviews, and internal financial assessments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with program and administrative teams to ensure strong financial stewardship and informed decision-making.
- Maintain organized financial records and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field highly desired.5+ years of related experience in financial analysis or FP&A experience in government sector or nonprofit environment highly preferred.Strong understanding of GAAP and GASB standards.Proven experience in budget preparation, management, and monitoring.Demonstrated ability in grant funding analysis and planning for optimal use of funds.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).Exceptional critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.