The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for performing a broad range of fiscal, budgetary and analytical duties for Audubon’s Atlantic Flyway field offices in Maine, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, and Maryland. S/he is primarily responsible for the preparation, review and control of the annual operating budget for each State Office, as well as semi-annual forecasts. This role is a part of the Audubon FP&A flyway leadership team.
S/he is responsible for regular internal and external stakeholder reporting and variance analysis. To facilitate financial planning s/he will build key relationships with state executives and across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has a high degree of financial acumen, is able to navigate multiple financial systems, communicates effectively, and is well organized. The position reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis performs professional analysis work related to budgeting, forecasting, budget controls, revenue tracking, and accounting and information systems.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Manages the preparation and review of operating and program budgets and two required reforecasts.
- Manages the financial matters of field programs and departments in the North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, and Maryland, including development of the budget and reforecasts; variance reporting and reporting to external stakeholders, including state boards.
- Solves unique challenges associated with financial planning and analysis by acting as a point person in the finance team to navigate organization procedures, create ad-hoc reports, build financial models, and support other special requests.
- Coordinates with leaders and staff in the Atlantic Flyway, as well as finance department colleagues responsible for grant and accounting support for Atlantic Flyway offices.
- Balances an understanding of complex financial, audit and budget guidelines with the unique business needs of the organization to assess and resolve fiscal issues.
- Monitors, reviews and analyzes budget performance and accounting reports.
- Conducts revenue analysis and forecasting.
- Researches, analyzes, evaluates, develops findings and makes recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues.
- Performs high level, time-sensitive special projects and studies as assigned by leaders of the Atlantic Flyway offices.
- Supports the Grants and Development teams by providing key financial details to facilitate the preparation of grant proposals.
- Prepares and distributes regular monthly reporting on financial performance and reserves. Suggests reporting improvements as needed.
- Travels at least once annually to each State Office and key centers.
- At least 5 years of experience in budget management/preparation.
- Non-profit and management experience in a similar position required.
- In-depth knowledge of financial and budget systems, with a demonstrated ability to create new system-generated reports. Knowledge of Financial Edge and Prophix a plus.
- Expert in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong planning, problem solving, data collection/management, and analytical skills.
- Presents a high degree of flexibility to coordinate and manage the resolution of complex challenges and requests.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Knowledge financial accounting principles, practices and procedures.
- Ability to create, interpret and accurately represent financial reports and technical documents.
- Excellent technical review skills are a must. Ideal applicant can verify the completeness and accuracy of budgetary information and data.
- Ability to perform financial and comparative analyses of budgetary documentation/data and make sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.