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Financial Analyst

CFS

El Cerrito, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Board Meeting, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Tools, Database Report Tools, Detail Oriented, Economics, Expense Analysis, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Revenue Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Tableau, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Unrestricted Funds, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
El Cerrito, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

The Finance Analyst, reporting to the CFO supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational decision-making for a growing complex nonprofit organization. You'll works closely with Accounting, Project Accounting, and Program leadership to monitor financial performance, analyze trends, and support strategic planning. This role plays a key part in developing budgets, monitoring program financial performance, and improving financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities



  • Support the development and coordination of the organization’s annual budget in collaboration with Finance leadership and program teams.

  • Assist with financial forecasting, multi-year financial planning, and reforecasting processes throughout the fiscal year.

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget-to-actual analysis and variance explanations for leadership and program managers.

  • Analyze revenue, expenses, and program financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

  • Partner with Program Managers to monitor project and grant budgets and identify potential budget variances.

  • Assist in reviewing program expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and organizational financial policies.

  • Support financial reporting for grants and contracts in collaboration with the Project Accounting team.

  • Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualizations to support data-driven decision-making.

  • Maintain financial models, reporting templates, and analytical tools used by the Finance department.

  • Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure alignment between financial analysis, general ledger data, and financial reporting.

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, data quality, and reporting automation.

  • Assist in preparing financial materials and presentations for leadership and board meetings.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or financial planning in a company at least $25 million or larger.

  • Experience working with financial data and reporting systems.

  • Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Workday Financial Management preferred.



Skills



  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial models, data analysis).

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

  • Ability to translate financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.



Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience working in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations a plus.

  • Familiarity with nonprofit financial structures including restricted and unrestricted funding a plus.

  • Experience with financial dashboards and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

  • Experience supporting budgeting and strategic planning processes.




Salary range $110,000-$130,000
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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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