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Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at ProPublica
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. The Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will provide critical financial analysis and planning support for ProPublica's annual budget, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure fiscal accountability and strategic financial decision-making.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Own the annual organizational and department operating budget process
Track and report on performance relative to plan
Prepare rolling forecast updates
Conduct departmental budget meetings, discussing projections against actuals to ensure fiscal accountability
Create Board book materials that showcase grant budgeting and overall financial position
Build and iterate on complex financial models covering all aspects of ProPublica's operations to enable effective decision making regarding growth strategy, cost structure, and capital expenditures
Modeling projects include, but are not limited to: Multi-year budgets and strategic plans, Compensation and possible benefits changes, such as healthcare costs and alternative benefit structures, Large scale expansion and capital expenditure/depreciation, Union scenarios for bargaining
Establish, track, and monitor key operating metrics used to drive the organization to greater efficiency
Create ad-hoc analyses to drive organizational strategy, improve efficiency, and maximize impact
Partner closely with key stakeholders across the organization and drive the FP&A function as a proven center of excellence to support financial discipline and data-based decision making
Provide critical insights for ongoing high-priority processes including grant budgeting, compensation and total rewards analysis, and union bargaining
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of professional experience, with significant experience in finance and strategic analysis
Significant experience working in the FP&A function within a large and complex organization (> $50 million in revenues)
Ability to think both big picture and identify critical project components while also maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy in building models and organization/presentation of data from the ground up
Demonstrates high proficiency in financial analysis and model building, particularly under quick-turnaround situations. Strong Excel skills are a must
Experience developing and leading annual budgeting processes with multiple stakeholders, preferably in unionized environments
Proven track record of implementing or improving financial reporting systems; experience with existing systems. Experience with Sage Intacct required
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers
Strong interpersonal communication skills; brings the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners
Ability to thrive in and be energized by a high-growth, dynamic work environment
Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of ProPublica
Preferred
Experience with Paylocity and Expensify preferred
Benefits
This job is full time and includes benefits (see detailed list here).
Company
On-Ramps
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Funding
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Harry W.
Founding Partner
Nakia James-Jenkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Partner & Head of HR & Operations
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