Budget Analyst II in Washington, DC or Research Triangle Park, NC.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Budget Analyst II in Washington, DC or Research Triangle Park, NC.

Position Description:

Oversees the financial operations of a department, including core and/or field activity budgets, donor reports, and sub award management. Develops and justify proposal and/or operational budgets and assisting with workforce planning to ensure all work meets deadlines. Handles special projects and the development of training materials, review of operational budget analysis, and budget system/report testing. Prepares annual program and General and Administrative (G&A) budgets with periodic updates as needed. Perform monthly financial analysis for portfolios (Departments) and direct projects as assigned Prepare and distribute monthly management financial reports. Provide financial guidance to program and field office staff. Provide training to supporting program personnel on financial reporting systems and procedures. Develop, monitor, and adjust fiscal year budgets. Perform Actual vs. Budget analysis, forecasting, cost allocation and tracking, and other quantitative and qualitative analyses. Review and validate sub-recipient’s requests for reimbursement and budgetary compliance. Prepare routine monthly financial and labor related reports to be distributed to Senior Management, and international/domestic program, technical and financial staff. Follow up with international/domestic program, technical and financial staff to obtain and/or verify financial and budget information to ensure quality budget/fiscal controls. Assist in the design and maintenance of supporting financial modules related to grants, awards, and contract management. Assists in development of best practices and training initiatives as requested. Other duties include:

Assist in the review of program budgets and expenditures. Regularly monitors the budget; conducts analysis on discrepancies and ensure adherence to applicable regulations. Demonstrates basic knowledge of review and submission of budget revisions and are familiar with the budget systems. Analyzes spending patterns and identifies potential areas of concerns. Assists in providing technical guidance to staff relative to budgetary guidelines and laws. Prepares a variety of analyses, reports, and comparisons, as required. Performs a limited variety of recurring and related tasks/functions using steps/processes/applications that are readily understood. Provides assistance to others by troubleshooting simple technical problems Reviews program budgets and expenditures and approves budget revisions for accuracy and program efficiency. Regularly monitors the budget; conducts analysis on spending patterns to identify potential strengths and weaknesses. Develops, test, and trains staff on new financial tools and reporting systems. Assists with the development of training and procedural manuals. Analyze project budgets and expenditures. Provides financial tracking of departmental and project revenues and expenditures, including sub award management. Reviews and manages annual work plan and budgeting process. Independently troubleshoots errors within the budget and provides recommendations to management for program improvements. Reviews and assists in developing methodologies used for spending forecasts or budget projections. Highly knowledgeable of all current internal budgetary policies and guidelines as well as external state and federal regulations. Review and interpret laws for intent and communicate their impact. Perform cost-benefits analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, and explore alternative financing methods. Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Reviews the financial and operational proposals that are submitted by the department heads and managers. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Five to eight (5 – 8) years relevant experience in a professional business environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in spreadsheet software required. Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.

How to apply:

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D