Sr. Program Financial Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Program Financial Analyst provides financial monitoring, analysis, reporting, and test administration support for Advising and Testing programs at HQ and in field offices. S/he conducts historical and project-based financial analysis, makes recommendations to support decisions in contract negotiation, pricing, budgeting, marketing, and other areas, and keeps automated Excel/databases up to date. S/he will also be involved in managing online testing platform interfaces, test administration setup, and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and update the complex testing databases for test administration (currently using Excel and Visual Basic or Python)
• Review and interpret CostPoint and CER financial and analysis reports
• Prepare and submit forecasts for internal and external clients on monthly or other required schedules
• Communicate with field office staff regarding financial concerns and support planning for improvement
• Prepare reports–creating analytical presentations on advising and testing trends organizationally
• Prepare/assist with preparation of budgets and pricing
• Automate various processes related to department activities
• Provide analysis of project activity (profit, loss, efficiency, etc.) of projects over time
• Develop financial dashboards incorporating key drivers/metrics for senior management and external clients
• Oversee preparation of project coding for credit card and other sales and receipts through Sales Orders, spreadsheets, invoices, and related documents
• Oversee and track invoice receipt and creation and payments
• Oversee cash and receipt forecasts for use by Finance
• Support monthly Finance closing and reconciliation efforts
• Manage and conduct analysis of test score and test administration data
• Submit summary reports and invoices to clients
• Write communications and reports as required by clients and Amideast
• Train department staff on various processes
• Maintain high ethical standards of confidentiality and professional, cooperative attitude in representing Amideast
• Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Four (4) or more year’s relevant full-time work experience
• Experience with financial software, Deltek CostPoint preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting purposes, including creation of Pivot Tables
• Experience in coding/programming such as Visual Basic (VBA) and Python
• Precise attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills along with ability to see broader picture
• A working knowledge of educational advising services and standardized English language and workforce assessment tools and tests is helpful
• A working knowledge of business development and marketing strategies is helpful
• Ability to work within deadlines and frequently shifting priorities
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new, complex software
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position in a standard office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.