Financial Analyst

Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission.

What is the opportunity? 

The Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial data, providing insights into financial performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making. This role requires strong quantitative skills, an understanding of financial principles, and the ability to interpret data and market trends. This is a full-time remote position that will report to the Director of Finance & Global Payroll.

A successful Financial Analyst will:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.   
• Develop financial metrics and dashboards in Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Perform analyses of opportunities for carbon credits on safe water projects in the developing world, and guide the prioritization of water projects eligible for carbon credits.
• Perform financial analyses and modeling required by quarterly financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Develop and complete complex financial models and analyses related to opportunities, costs, and cash flows.
• Prepare reports and presentations to clearly and simply communicate complex data and concepts.
• Serve an integral role in the annual budgeting process.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, mathematics, or statistics.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and high level of cognitive function.
• Clear understanding of and experience with financial statements.
• Three years’ experience in financial planning & analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred, but experience with other planning systems will be considered.
• Experience with carbon credits preferred.
• Experience at a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts verbally, graphically, and in written form.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively. 
• Home internet bandwidth strong enough to support video conferencing and other job-related responsibilities. 
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.