Financial Analyst

What is the opportunity? 

The Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial data, providing insights into financial performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making. This role requires strong quantitative skills, an understanding of financial principles, and the ability to interpret data and market trends. This is a full-time remote position that will report to the Director of Finance & Global Payroll. 

A successful Financial Analyst will:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.   
• Manage the annual budgeting process for the organization 
• Develop financial metrics and dashboards in Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Perform financial analyses and modeling required by quarterly financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Develop and complete complex financial models and analyses related to opportunities, costs, and cash flows.
• Prepare reports and presentations to clearly and simply communicate complex data and concepts.
• Perform analyses of opportunities for carbon credits on safe water projects in the developing world, and guide the prioritization of water projects eligible for carbon credits 
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, mathematics, or statistics.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and high level of cognitive function.
• Clear understanding of and experience with financial statements.
• Three years’ experience in financial planning & analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred, but experience with other planning systems will be considered.
• Experience at a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts verbally, graphically, and in written form.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively. 
• Home internet bandwidth strong enough to support video conferencing and other job-related responsibilities. 
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.