Financial Planning Analyst

Description

About Noble

Noble is Chicago's highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,600 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 98% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% low-income, and 81% first-generation college attendees. Noble's mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports over 30,000 alumni with 98% of Noble students accepted into college and almost 94% choosing to enroll.

The people we hire must have a commitment to being anti-racist in all areas of our organization. In the past, we have diligently worked toward pursuing the accomplishments listed above. We plan to use that same determination, innovation, and diligence in our goal to become an anti-racist organization. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead choice-filled lives - and welcome those ready to join us in that pursuit.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, and working in close coordination with the CFO, Controller, campus Principals and Chiefs, the Financial Planning Analyst is responsible for supporting the annual budget process, monthly reporting, rolling forecasts, philanthropy proposals, grants tracking and ad-hoc analytical requests. As a Financial Planning Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic organizational decisions.

We're looking for a combination of : (i) exceptional analytical, data and spreadsheet skills, and overall intellectual curiosity, coupled with (ii) some financial planning experience, (iii) exceptional teamwork and communication, and (iv) sense of urgency, follow-through and proactiveness.

Key Job Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget process across campuses and central office departments, partnering with school and functional leaders to create accurate and aligned budgets.
• Manage monthly rolling forecasts, conducting variance analysis and collaborating with budget managers to refine assumptions and identify corrective actions.
• Develop multi-year financial projections and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and senior executive level decision-making.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Grant & Philanthropy Support

Process Improvement & Systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership Exposure

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Noble has a top-of-market medical, dental, and vision benefits package among a multitude of other perks that make Noble one of the highest-rated places to work in K-12 education in the country. Compensations range is $60,000-$80,000

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.