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Focus on the Family Business Operations and Financial Analyst in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
Business Operations and Financial Analyst position exists to provide support to the Director., Business Development Analysis, the Business Services & Strategy team, and Focus on the Family’s ministry owners. The Business Operations and Financial Analyst will support ministry owners in planning, prioritization, evaluation, and decisi on-making, will engage in development and will be accountable for monitoring ministry goals and budgets, and providing business analysis of ministry activities. The Business Operations and Financial Analyst will also support Business Leads in managing the financial processes through key ministry teams.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Supports Director., Business Dev Analysis in the maintenance and analysis of Business Intelligence/Impact Centers’ ministry objectives
Maintains an intimate understanding of Business Intelligence/Impact Centers’ performance regarding ministry objectives
Under the direction of Director, Business Dev Analysis, provides in-depth metrics analysis of prioritized activities
Supports Business Leads in planning annual budgets and monitoring execution of ongoing financial plans
As directed by and in co-ordination with Director., Business Dev Analysis supports Business Leads in development of Business Cases, and is specifically accountable for financial detail build out
Oversees management of budget and expense tracking for business leads, including but not limited to: Interacts with Purchasing Agent(s) to assist with invoice/payment resolution
Manages source code set-up (finance piece) and maintenance for GL assignment and designation language
Engages appropriate Financial Service Team (Accounting) to coordinate information relating to projects’ financial (GL) activity
Manages ongoing changes to original budget (CEC process)
Under the direction of Director, Business Dev Analysis supports business leads & senior leadership in planning, prioritization, and decision-making processes, including engaging with the Reporting group on the design and maintenance of the reports portfolio for business leads and senior leadership
Constructs and maintains complex spreadsheets and databases to facilitate monitoring, reporting, and analysis of business activities
Leads a cross-functional team to enhance and compile necessary analysis
Evaluates Key Ministry Indicators (KMIs) data and provides analysis and insight Director, Business Dev Analysis, Business Leads and Senior Leadership
Under direction of Director, Business Dev Analysis, leads cross-functional teams in market analysis efforts
Participates in cross functional team assignments as required
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
May provide advanced support to high profile, more complex ministry segments in the following areas: Key Ministry Indicators (KMI) assessment/analysis, Business Case detail build out, managing the Purchase Requisition Process, financial analysis, both lead and participate in cross-functional teams, budgeting, and forecasting
Will be called upon to provide more advanced/higher level analysis for projects as needed
Acts as a backup to other Business Analysts in his/her absence
Pursues on-going continuing education regarding business development standards, best practices, and industry trends
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Leads cross-functional team members with no direct reports
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)
Personal Characteristics:
Strong integrity and character-based leadership needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and management issues
Detail-oriented
Curious, always pursuing new and deeper understanding
Must be a servant leader who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business
5-7years of experience in Financial/Business Analysis (or equivalent work experience)
Previous experience in coordinating strategy and budget
Previous experience in coordinating business process is preferred
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks
Able to adapt to changing deadlines/prioritized tasks
Punctual with deliverables
Shows discretion in handling confidential information
Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel
Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through
Analytical skills to extract data and draw conclusions
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload, work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work in a cross-functional team setting
Stewardship Requirements:
Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriate
Salary Range: $70,716 to $81,117/yr
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions:
Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Tentative Search Timeline:
Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 8th, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is April 15th, 2024.
Posting date: March 8th, 2024
Unposting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.
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