Sr. Financial Analyst at Goodwill of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Position Description

OBJECTIVE:

To analyze, report on and develop reports and recommendations from financial data of Goodwill of Colorado and affiliates (Goodwill) that lead to continuous improvements and expansion efforts towards the most effective use of funds, materials, equipment, and people.  This position will utilize current and previous financial data in relation to business and economic trends to support management’s decisions regarding useful business solutions and courses of action for continuous performance improvement.  Will be in communication with most other departments within Goodwill as well as outside agencies.

It will be the responsibility of the Financial Analyst to perform financial duties pertinent to the financial management, reporting, and analysis of Goodwill of Colorado and affiliates to include reports and projections based on financial data. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational requirement:  A Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or accounting and five + years of experience in related field.  May substitute known performance for formal education.  Master’s degree and/or CFA certification a plus.

Technical skills required:  Computer proficiency is required.  Financial analytical skills, word processing, Excel spreadsheet, and computerized accounting system experience are essential to this position. Computer systems used by Goodwill are SAP Business One, Counterpoint, iVend, Ultipro HRIS, Novatime, Bi360 Data Warehouse and Report Designer, Tableau, RaisersEdge, and others.

Other competencies required:  Analytical skills, research skills, ease with technology, communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and strong decision-making skills.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

•  Works with financial and accounting management to design and provide engaging committee presentations that enable Goodwill to better steward financial resources to include monthly financial reporting for board and F&A committee presentations.

•  Works with operations and administrative management to prepare financial projections, or proformas, for major projects, providing recommendations for the highest value projects.

•  Assists with organizational data integration activities to provide consistent and centralized data and financial reporting.

•  Works closely in partnership with Budget Analyst to identify and share trends that lead to the preparation of the most accurate budgets and financial forecasts.

•  Creates and/or recommends innovative solutions, based on financial analysis, which are aligned with company objectives.  After implementation of solutions, compares actuals to projections.

•  Partners with Retail management to analyze financial information and make recommendations to optimize retail channels and maximize financial performance.

•  Investigates financial variances and provides recommendations to optimize organizational financial performance.

•  Works with teams to identify problems, analyze information, and develop process solutions.

•  Analyze treasury activity to make recommendations regarding short term investments.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

•  Ability to work independently with little direction on simple to complex analyses and unilateral creation of custom or template models

•  Ability to create cogent comprehensive and concise presentations for senior management or board level  material

•  Completeness, accuracy, and punctuality of reports and other assignments.

•  Must demonstrate success attributed to implemented process solutions.

•  Responsibility shown in ensuring all proprietary, financial, personal, and HIPAA information is kept confidential.

•  Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special requests

•  Initiative and quality of work.

•  The manner in which this individual conducts him/herself should reflect the high standards of integrity and morals, which are expected of all Goodwill personnel.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position:  Specialist, Financial Analyst          Dept Number: 9200

(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations.  Please identify each physical activity required in the performance of this position using the guide below)  

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

   Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

   Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

   At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

   Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - NEVER

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - OCCASIONALLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - FREQUENTLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - 

Salary Range: $72,000 - $79,000 annually

This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

See job description

Salary:

$72,000.00

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