Southern Poverty Law Center
Senior Financial Analyst
Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
The SPLC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who is passionate about social justice!
The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the organization by providing detailed financial analysis, strategic planning support, and data-driven insights to improve decision-making. This role will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the financial health of the non-profit while adhering to industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The Senior Financial Analyst will also support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and grant financial management. Who You Are
Analytical.
Proficient in interpreting financial data, identifying trends, ensuring accuracy, resolving discrepancies, evaluating risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights and solutions to drive business decisions and improve financial performance. Communicative.
Skilled in communicating complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders, presenting insights to senior leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address financial needs and support decision-making. Ethical.
Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality when handling financial data, ensuring compliance with laws and safeguarding sensitive information. Inquisitive.
Adaptable and proactive in embracing changing business needs, financial technologies, and reporting requirements, with a continuous learning mindset to stay current on financial regulations, tools, and industry best practices. Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values. What You'll Do
Prepare
and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Provide
variance analysis and interpret financial data to provide insights on organizational performance. Analyze
and prepare financials for grant proposals, ensuring funding aligns with the Center's strategic goals. Track and manage expenses for each awarded grant. Support
the annual budgeting process and provide periodic reforecasts for department heads and senior leadership. Assist
in monitoring budget-to-actual performance and recommend adjustments as necessary to meet financial goals. Work
cross-functionally
with program managers, development teams, and other departments to support financial goals and objectives. Drive
efficiencies and continuous improvement by streamlining, standardizing, and automating processes and reporting requirements to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Monitor
budget-to-actual performance and recommend adjustments as necessary to meet financial goals. Perform
occasional maintenance of WorkDay planning system (adaptive planning) to enable accurate budgeting/forecasting and related reporting. Perform
other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. Minimum Qualifications
We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role. Minimum 5 years of financial analysis to include budgeting, forecasting andfinancial reporting; and Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field. This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $97,697 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Click
here
to view the benefits available to SPLC staff. Where & How You'll Work
This role has the following work designations: Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates. Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location. This position will report to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. Other Special Considerations
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild. Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we considerapplicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis ofgenetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Southern Poverty Law Center? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the organization by providing detailed financial analysis, strategic planning support, and data-driven insights to improve decision-making. This role will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the financial health of the non-profit while adhering to industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The Senior Financial Analyst will also support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and grant financial management. Who You Are
Analytical.
Proficient in interpreting financial data, identifying trends, ensuring accuracy, resolving discrepancies, evaluating risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights and solutions to drive business decisions and improve financial performance. Communicative.
Skilled in communicating complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders, presenting insights to senior leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address financial needs and support decision-making. Ethical.
Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality when handling financial data, ensuring compliance with laws and safeguarding sensitive information. Inquisitive.
Adaptable and proactive in embracing changing business needs, financial technologies, and reporting requirements, with a continuous learning mindset to stay current on financial regulations, tools, and industry best practices. Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values. What You'll Do
Prepare
and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Provide
variance analysis and interpret financial data to provide insights on organizational performance. Analyze
and prepare financials for grant proposals, ensuring funding aligns with the Center's strategic goals. Track and manage expenses for each awarded grant. Support
the annual budgeting process and provide periodic reforecasts for department heads and senior leadership. Assist
in monitoring budget-to-actual performance and recommend adjustments as necessary to meet financial goals. Work
cross-functionally
with program managers, development teams, and other departments to support financial goals and objectives. Drive
efficiencies and continuous improvement by streamlining, standardizing, and automating processes and reporting requirements to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Monitor
budget-to-actual performance and recommend adjustments as necessary to meet financial goals. Perform
occasional maintenance of WorkDay planning system (adaptive planning) to enable accurate budgeting/forecasting and related reporting. Perform
other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. Minimum Qualifications
We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role. Minimum 5 years of financial analysis to include budgeting, forecasting andfinancial reporting; and Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field. This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $97,697 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Click
here
to view the benefits available to SPLC staff. Where & How You'll Work
This role has the following work designations: Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates. Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location. This position will report to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. Other Special Considerations
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild. Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we considerapplicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis ofgenetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Southern Poverty Law Center? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree * Select... Select... Are you able to work from one of the locations listed in the job description? * Select... Please upload one document that contains the name and contact information of three (3) professional references. Please include former colleagues and at least one supervisor. * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf How did you hear about this job? * Select... Are you related to a current employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center? * Select... Select... Will you now or in the future require SPLC to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status SMS Consent: Do you agree to receive mobile messages from us in relation to this job application? Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out of future messaging. Reply HELP for help. * Select... Do you have any experience with adaptive planning? If so, please describe your level of experience. Please note, answering "No" to this question will not necessarily preclude you from this job. * In your current and former roles, what contributions did you make to long-term and short-term budget planning? * Optional Demographic Information
SPLC does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, religion, disability, or other identity characteristic. In order to track the effectiveness of our recruiting efforts and ensure we consider the needs of all staff, please consider answering the following optional questions. These questions are optional, and the information will only be used in its aggregate form and will not be tied to any individual. What are your preferred pronouns? Select... How do you describe your gender identity? Select... Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer (LGBTQ) community? Select... Do you identify as transgender or non-cisgender? Select... Which categories describe you? Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Southern Poverty Law Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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