Financial Analyst (Temporary)

San Francisco, CA

Temporary

Finance

Mid Level

SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst is a key partner in achieving the Exploratorium’s mission and vision by providing financial guidance, support, and analysis to senior management and multiple departments within the organization. This position’s role is to be a strong detail-oriented individual contributor who understands museum operations and clearly communicates key findings to stakeholders across the organization. The Financial Analyst brings their interest in both details and big picture concepts to communicate financial performance compared to budget, short-term and long-term business performance in their areas of responsibility, and other financial analysis as needed. This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare, consolidate and analyze financials for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Work with Financial Analyst peers to prepare budget and forecast packages, including explanatory text, variance analysis, and presentation material
Create financial models for specific high-visibility projects or scenarios to facilitate operational or strategic decision-making
Review data at the cost center/project level, division/consolidated group level, and organization level; ensure integrity of the submitted data
Improve financial outcomes by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and recommending actions to budget owners
Prepare presentation-ready financial reports, charts, tables, written summaries, and other materials
Assist budget owners in monitoring performance against budget, understanding reports and developing reporting
Provide subject matter expertise of your responsible business lines and departments
Research and resolve inquiries for assigned departments and/or functional areas
Support personnel cost tracking and payroll variance analysis
Assist in the development and maintenance of three – five year business plan
Build functionality and features into Workday Adaptive Planning (budget software) to maintain usefulness of reports and dashboards
Manage special projects and other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree in finance, accounting, business or closely related field
3-5 years’ experience in budgeting and financial analysis
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Advanced Excel skills; Knowledge of other Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides)
Proficiency with financial, budgeting and report-writing software
Ability to take abstract concepts, questions, or situations and translate these into concrete models or analysis
Demonstrated attention to detail, while also maintaining a big picture perspective
Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively with minimal direction and manage multiple projects; adeptness at working on both solo projects and team projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to interpret financial information for non-finance professionals and work collaboratively all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a non-profit organization; understanding of non-profit financials and accounting practices
Experience working in Workday Adaptive Planning, especially work experience as an Administrator
Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g. MS Power BI or Tableau)
Experience with SQL/database report building, particularly in Salesforce

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work at computer for extended periods of time, utilize general office equipment, lift and carry up to 20 pounds short distances
This is a hybrid position, with an average of three days in office

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is a temporary (ends March 13,2026), part-time (22.5 hours per week), exempt, non-union position that includes benefits. The salary range for this position is $90,300 - $92,800 DOE. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Exploratorium

Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/about/jobs. No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to an inclusive workforce.

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