Circular Materials · 19 hours ago
Analyst, Western Recycling Programs - Remote - 12 Month Contract
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expCircular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization focused on advancing the circular economy through effective recycling programs. They are seeking a mid-level Analyst for their Western Recycling Programs to develop and maintain financial and operational models, providing analytical support to decision-makers and enhancing reporting processes.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance complex Excel‑based financial and operational models to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost allocation, and scenario analysis
Analyze non‑financial operational metrics and translate activity drivers into financial impacts and insights
Ensure models are accurate, well‑structured, well‑documented, and suitable for management decision‑making
Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc management reports, KPIs, and dashboards that clearly communicate performance, trends, and key drivers
Perform variance, trend, and sensitivity analysis and tell the story behind the numbers for both financial and non‑financial audiences
Conduct operational and financial performance reviews with management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Take ownership of assigned analytical areas, developing a strong understanding of program operations, cost structures, and data flows
Proactively identify opportunities to improve insights, reporting quality, and analytical approaches
Act as an analytical partner to internal stakeholders, supporting both tactical and strategic decision‑making
Retrieve, consolidate, validate, and reconcile data from multiple operational and financial sources for use in models and reporting
Improve the efficiency, robustness, and reliability of Excel‑based reporting and modelling processes
Document models, assumptions, and methodologies to support continuity and knowledge transfer
Qualification
Required
2–6 years of experience in a financial analyst, FP&A, or similar analytical role with a strong emphasis on Excel‑based modelling and analysis
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining multi‑input financial and operational models used for decision support
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and VBA
Strong experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting
Solid understanding of financial and accounting concepts (e.g., accruals, cost drivers, general ledger structure) for analytical purposes
Ability to work effectively with incomplete or ambiguous inputs, develop reasonable assumptions, and clearly communicate limitations and risks
High attention to detail and a strong quality mindset, including validating and cross‑checking work before delivery
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly to non‑financial stakeholders
Self‑starter with the discipline to work effectively in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities independently
Preferred
Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools; Python, SQL, AWS Redshift
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Exposure to automation within Excel or related tools
Experience in recycling, waste management, environmental programs, or related industries
Company
Circular Materials
National not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that serves, represents and supports producers in building more efficient recycling systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase