About this Financial Analyst role at GBH
GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GBH Finance Department is responsible for establishing and maintaining the internal financial control structure and environment that enables GBH and affiliated entities to comply with all the applicable laws, regulations, and policies. This encompasses the various business needs of GBH, including the following functions: financial reporting and analysis, payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and maintenance of the general ledger.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst oversees the finance functions for Technology and Facilities with a concentrated focus on budgeting, reporting, purchasing, contract management, accounting, forecasting and analysis. The Financial Analyst serves as the primary financial advisor to Technology and Facilities leadership, owning departmental budgets and forecasts, providing strategic financial guidance, and delivering decision support to drive operational and financial outcomes. The Financial Analyst is also a key player in supporting GBH-wide process and system projects to enhance finance efficiency and effectiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and manage driver-based budgets and forecasts for the Technology and Facilities units, including annual planning, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Oversee financial reporting for key stakeholders to track progress and ensure projects/departments meet or exceed their financial and operational commitments.
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to Technology and Facilities leadership, providing recommendations that influence operational and financial decisions.
- Partner with Accounting team to ensure accurate books & records for Financial Statement preparation and funder reporting.
- Partner with Legal team on tenant agreements and vendor contracts
- Partner with Purchasing department on requisitions and invoices, vendor contracts, and other operational needs.
- Maintain inventory and software asset management in collaboration with IT End User Support and support departmental and end-user requests for equipment and peripheral purchases.
- Ensure compliance with GBH policies in business/financial areas.
- Partner with others across GBH on financial process improvements and system enhancements
SKILL SET
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cultivate productive working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts to managers and senior leadership.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Creative problem solving.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, accounting and financial operations
- Familiarity with not-for-profit financials and business practices a plus.
- Proven ability to generate and interpret financial reports.
- Experience with general ledger and financial planning software.
- Excellent organizational skills coupled with a proven ability to work independently with attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent work experience required
- 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, operations, or related analytical roles.
- Experience with Workday and/or office connect
JOB SPECIFICS
Staff position
Hybrid position
LOCATION
One Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135
