San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors - the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park - giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Financial Analyst II is integrally involved in financial planning, analysis and forecasting, including supporting strategic initiatives, multi-year planning, and return on investment evaluations. This position reports to the Business Analyst Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with business partners across SDZWA to review financial results, including variances and key metrics, to inform forecasting
• Provide valuable insight with a focus on meaningful and material data points
• Work closely with business partners in the development of the organization's annual and multi-year plans
• Administer and maintain financial reporting systems
• Collect, analyze, interpret and summarize data and trends
• Perform ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis, as required
• Perform return-on-investment analysis of organization programs, projects and opportunities
• Develop recommendations to leaders that support and drive key business, strategic and investment decisions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Willing to travel 2-3 days each month to San Diego Zoo Safari Park location.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of finance-related experience
• Budget planning and development, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting
• Analysis of all aspects of organization, including: Revenue, Operating Expense, Labor, Capital Expense, from both a GAAP accounting and cash flow basis
• Experience developing and utilizing data visualization tools, such as Microsoft BI, strongly preferred
  
  

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or similar field preferred.
  
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Expert in data analysis tools such as MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• In depth knowledge of financial reporting systems and processes
• Work within a team, take initiative and show strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage time sensitive projects
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Serve as an insightful analytical resource by developing analysis and tools to support decision making
• Foster reporting automation and process simplification, where possible, to streamline work and increase capacity
• Develop business metrics and dashboards
• Mentor junior analyst colleagues

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Hourly Range: $37.69 - $41.67

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

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