Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Global Citizen

Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on these issues, and earn rewards for their actions as part of a global community committed to lasting change. Global Citizens have taken over 42.9 million actions since 2009. Today, these actions, in combination with high-level advocacy work, have led to over $49 billion being distributed to our partners around the world, impacting 1.3 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Senior Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting (60%) 
  • Drive the scoping, project management, creation and execution of our annual and project budgets. 
  • Maintain the annual organizational budget, tracking revisions and re-forecasts.
  • Manage and maintain our budgeting and reporting tool, Cube
  •  Build and maintain fundraising/revenue models for development teams using Salesforce.
  • Partner with senior leadership to provide financial and budgetary support, guidance, and recommendations regarding the use of budgets. 
•  Reporting & Variance Analysis (30%)
  • Prepare monthly reporting and analysis of financial performance that includes detailed variance analysis. 
  • Lead monthly budget review meetings with each department to communicate how they are tracking against their budgets and highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support senior management with ad hoc reporting and analysis, providing data-driven insights
• General Support (10%)
  • Support operational excellence across GC by contributing to finance team efficiency, e.g. through supporting the monthly close process and other ad hoc support.
  • Support GC’s organization-wide initiatives, requiring occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Requirements

Education & Experience 

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in roles with increasing responsibility; preferably in budget management and/or financial accounting and reporting, non-profit experience a plus
• Experience working with automated financial software systems, cloud-based technology, and office software. Knowledge of Cube, SalesForce, and Sage Intacct is strongly preferred
• Skilled at using and creating financial models to develop unexpected insights
• Demonstrate experience and active willingness to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities
• Excellent at financial data visualization for internal and external stakeholders
• Able to manage multiple complex projects at once while meeting mission-critical deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a good listener who can motivate others through influence, manage expectations, and be willing to engage in difficult conversations in order to advance the work

Attributes

• Patient and able to successfully convey financial concepts to stakeholders across lines of difference including varying levels of expertise and familiarity with finance and budgeting
• Superior professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with pivot tables, v-lookup equations, and large data sets highly desirable
• Demonstrated alignment with GC's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Why Global Citizen?

In this coming decade of action and accountability, Global Citizen will be the leading international voice, educator, and influencer that rallies humanity to take full responsibility and accountability for eradicating extreme poverty. You have a chance to contribute and make this world a better place for all.

More Details

• Must be authorized for employment in the United States
• Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
• Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings & employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA; Professional Development Assistance (EAP).
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000

Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $95,000 - $100,000