Sr Financial Analyst

About the American Cancer Society

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Job Summary

Partner with FPA Business Partners and senior leaders to provide business partners with financial insights, strategic analysis, and decision-making. This role supports collaboration between the finance team and specific pillars/departments leaders, acting as a bridge to ensure financial strategies align with operational goals. This role supports preparation of budgets/forecasts, monitors financial performance metrics, develops financial models, prepares financial data tailored to various leadership audiences and identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and systems. This is a remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Financial Advisory - Develops enterprise knowledge and partners with business & FPA Partners to provide relevant and timely information to understand financial needs, challenges and business opportunities, guide key business decisions with financial implications and analytical outputs for more informed decision-making. (20%)
• Budgeting & Forecasting - Support the Finance Business Partner and business leaders in the planning and forecasting process by preparing financial input, assisting with budget development, and helping train stakeholders on budgeting techniques and tools. (20%)
• Financial Reporting & Compliance - Prepare financial reports tailored to specific audiences ensuring transparency and clarity in financial communication. Support requests for financial information related to funding asks, grants, state and federal filings, surveys, licenses and any other financial information asks. (20%)
• Performance Analysis & KPI Monitoring - Ensure key performance indicators are identified and measured against. Present analysis to explain trends, risks and opportunities. Develop reports that regularly monitor and assess financial and operational performance across the key metrics. (20%)
• Financial Systems & Process Optimization - Manages the financial segment coding structure, responding to evolving business needs by assessing the associated impacts, including the financial systems alignment process. Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, systems and processes including training business partners on financial control and key performance indicators. (10%)
• Investment Support & Ad Hoc Analysis - Develop financial models to evaluate sound business cases, investments and strategic initiatives and support decision-making with data driven insights. Performs ad hoc financial work as requested FP&A and CFSO leadership and continually strives to identify opportunities to provide financial leadership aimed at reducing costs, increasing revenues, and driving more dollars toward the mission. (10%)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
• Years of experience: 5+ years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of accounting, financial modeling, and forecasting
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication: Clear and effective in conveying financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of industry and the ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work across various departments and levels.
• Identifies key barriers/core problems and apply problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with multiple/complex situations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves multiple/complex problems.
• Demonstrates strong detail orientation and excellent ability to implement quality control processes.
• Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to discuss quantitative findings in easy-to-understand terms in verbal and written formats.
• Consistent ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, organized self-starter who works under limited supervision, receiving instructions about the results expected, and receiving technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues
• Strong customer service orientation

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel required

Compensation & Benefits

The starting rate is $81,000 to $95,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.