Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

** This position's primary location is in the Kansas City area. It is also open to remote in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC.**

About Water.org

1 in 10 people around the world lack access to safe water and 1 in 4 people don’t have access to a toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 25 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a future.

Job Overview 

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for providing senior level financial planning & analysis to executive leadership for all areas of reporting and business analytics, and for leading the annual planning cycle on behalf of Finance. This individual manages the digital environment to ensure financial reporting translates to value-added business analytics.  

Department Accountabilities 

• Accounting 
• Analysis, Modeling & Reporting  
• Audit  
• Compliance, Policies & Procedures 
• Corporate & Financial Oversight 
• Financial Management & Planning 
• Forecasting 
• Financial Systems & Applications 
• Process Improvement 

Job-Specific Accountabilities 

Financial Planning 

Develops and implements financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts to promote finance-based decision-making throughout the company. Serves as a valued business partner providing meaningful and relevant data and financial insights to drive results. 

Analysis & Reporting  

Lead execution of complex reports, identifying and interpreting complex patterns and trends, and translating those insights into actionable recommendations. 

Budget Planning & Operational Excellence  

Leads development of short and long-term company-wide integrated budgets and forecasts to create meaningful, data-driven financial outlooks that guide the company and drive the achievement of financial and operational objectives. 

Information & Business Advice  

Serves as a subject matter expert of the financial planning and analysis function; participates in cross-functional work groups, teams, and committees, and interacts with individuals or groups representing diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 

Talent Management  

Challenges and maximizes the strength of the team by aligning their efforts to meet objectives and deliver results. Fosters productive collaboration across teams and functions, utilizing multiple talent practices to ensure cohesive effort and delivery of business outcomes. 

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills 

• Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data and strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information. 
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial data and concepts in a concise manner (written & oral) to a variety of audiences. 
• Ability to build and maintain constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse range of business partners. 

Key Competencies 

• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.  
• Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.  
• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
• Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.  
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.  

Management Responsibility  

• ​​Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.​ 
• Positions supervised include: Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst, Revenue Analyst 

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field and/or equivalent related work experience. 
• Seven or more years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience in a complex global organization, with at least one year of supervising, coaching and/or developing individual contributors. 
• Proficient with MS Office software and related applications.   Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial systems and software.  
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.   

Travel Requirement 

• Up to 10% of domestic and international travel.   

Benefits

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:

Full-time

Salary/Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $93,200-$117,821.Base salary may be flexible based on skills, certifications, location and/or qualifications. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan up to 15%. This position offers full-time benefits inclusive of medical/dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement program, paid time off, paid holidays and more as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.  

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law.  We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.