Financial Analyst

#DECS-003 - Financial Analyst

Department

Decision Support

Employment Type

Full Time (32hrs/wk.); Non-exempt

Reports to

Decision Support Manager

Location

SE Portland

Compensation

$33.17 - $34.62 per hour

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic Charities of Oregon achieves lasting solutions to poverty and injustice by partnering with clients to meet their economic and educational goals, and to support their physical and social well-being. Catholic Charities is the official domestic relief agency of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, and supports the Decision Support Manager by identifying trends and recommending actions. The position will work closely with the Decision Support as well as Accounting and Program Managers and is a strong, contributing member of the organization.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Decision Support Manager in managing the annual budget process, program-specific budgets, scenarios and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist Decision Support Manager in reviewing management’s budget proposals for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Serve as secondary administrator of the Prophix program including creating reports, allocations, and set-up of users and budget modules.
• Assist Decision Support Manager in creating formal budget to actual reports to support Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) communication to executives and Board of Directors.
• Provide analysis to Finance Director’s comparison of monthly costs vs budget, researching and explaining variances that occur in monthly financials.
• Assist in preparing budget revisions to support mid-year forecasts, multi-year plans, and “what if” scenarios as requested.
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve