Senior Financial Analyst At Clinton Health Access Initiative

Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

The Budgeting and Reporting Department (B&R) oversees the organization’s budget process and is responsible for grant financial reporting and financial analysis of the organization’s major initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Budgeting & Reporting, a successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued development of this department including the processes necessary to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Key measures of success in this role include: timely and accurate reporting on projects costs and budget variances; effective partnering with our internal clients and external donors; a demonstrated command of the underlying operational and financial aspects of the projects supported; proactive identification and resolution of accounting and budgeting issues.
Our office in the US is located in Boston however this position can be based in a program country, pending leadership approval.

Responsibilities

Support departments to develop grant proposal budgets, as well as internal departmental budgets and reforecasts.
Maintain grant requirements and planning modules in the organization’s Finance System.
Recommend budget adjustments, and other cost improvement measures.
Lead in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure all fund activities are in compliance with the organization and grantor requirements.
Monitor cash flow and foreign exchange fluctuations
Work directly with the Director of Budgeting & Reporting and CFO to validate reports
Assist in the development of multi-year strategic plans.
Analyze complex financial data and generate summary reports of the relevant information.
Review costs and perform cost-benefit analyses related to projects and/or programs.
Maintain budget monitoring models and grant tracking models.
Prepare financial trend and scenario analyses.
Develop budgeting and other financial management reference materials and facilitate training and sharing of best practices with departments.
Work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based culture of work.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of major program and management issues in the region(s) and departments supported.
Participate in ad hoc projects and analyses as needed.**Qualifications**
BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an advantage.
3-5 years of experience (prior experience with an international non-profit/NGO is an advantage).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
Dynamic individual with strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as within a team.
Ability prioritize tasks while working in a fast-paced, limited-structured environment.
Proven customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with diverse finance and non-finance groups.
Highest ethical standards, a deep sense of collegiality, as well as a strong desire to create positive change on a big scale and to see their work in budgeting and financial reporting as directly linked to, and supportive of, the organization’s impact and vision.