POSITION: Financial Analyst II
SUPERVISOR: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
STATUS: Salary/Exempt
PAY RANGE: $76,000 - $84,000 Annually
The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors.
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is the principle function of the Financial Analyst II: will gather and interpret financial information effectively and form data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues. In addition, the Financial Analyst II identifies areas for change and makes recommendations while managing multiple demands and competing priorities. Regularly interacts with cross-functional teams throughout the organization, exercises good judgment, stays focused on results, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Reporting and Analysis: Prepare Month-, Quarter-, and Year-end reporting to support Finance & Operations performance analysis. Prepare standardized and ad hoc operational & financial performance reports. Prepare or ensure the preparation of various reports required by Federal, State, and local agencies and management. Prepares and updates production and delivery schedules, ensuring reports are completed in a timely manner.Financial Planning and Monitoring: Assists in oversight/tracking of budget expenditures, including preparing & tracking invoices, transfer requests, purchase orders, contract agreements, etc. Supports the creation of the annual inventory budget, forecasts, and projections. Provides sound recommendations for operational and financial planning through financial review, analysis, monitoring, reconciliation, and maintenance of assigned financial accounts, programs, and activities.Cross-Departmental Coordination: Coordinates activities between finance and other departments for questions and issues related to program planning and control or other financial issues. Cross-departmental coordination of accuracy and enhancements to inventory & accounting processes and database structure. Acts as backup to Donor Designated Fund Report and programmatic reporting/budgeting. Acts as a backup to the Staff Accountant.Technical Development and Support: Develop and provide technical and functional specifications for the development of critical decision support tools to meet customer key requirements. Inventory reporting, reconciliation, report generation, and forecasting with a focus on accuracy/compliance of expected codification of transactions.Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS with a major in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Financial Analyst or equivalent position
- Proven track record working in cross-functional teams within a distribution/logistics environment
- Familiarity with non-profit grants and contracts is highly preferred
- Significantly advanced knowledge of Excel
- Good working knowledge of Access, Word and Powerpoint
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Navision highly preferred or similar multi-dimensional ERP software
- Experience with Insightsoftware's Jet Global financial reporting tool highly preferred
- Interviewing / requirements gathering skills, inquisitive
- Pro-actively taking charge
- Expectation setting and management
- Ability to communicate across Departments and with Senior Management (oral, written)
- Effectively handles pressures and demands of multiple internal/external customers and competing priorities
- Project management capabilities highly desired
- Consistently challenges current status and shows how things can be improved
- Food or Distribution industry experience preferred
- Ability to maintain excellent quantity and quality of work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
- Passion for the Food Bank's mission and commitment to the seven values of the organization: respect, stewardship & accountability, collaboration, urgency, service, integrity, and diversity.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per bi-weekly paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds
- Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost
- Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health
- Employee recognition programs
- Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources
- Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years
- Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire
- Sick Leave Time available
As a part of the Food Bank's pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.” Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Food Bank fosters an organizational culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and serve in a rapidly changing world. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
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