Junior Financial Analyst

SUMMARY

The Junior Financial Analyst supports the Exploratorium’s mission and vision by providing financial reporting, analysis, and operational support to the FP&A team and departments across the organization. This role is an early-career, detail-oriented position designed to build and apply core competencies in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while working closely with Financial Analysts and FP&A leadership.

The Junior Financial Analyst contributes to accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and the development of planning tools and reports, and assists in communicating financial results to non-finance stakeholders. This role works with moderate guidance while developing the skills needed to support effective financial planning and decision- making. This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.                                                                      
• Assist in analyzing monthly internal financials and monitor against budget; identify variances, prepare commentary and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Day-to-day management of budgeting software (Workday Adaptive Planning); assist Financial Analysts on buildout and maintenance, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.    
• Help maintain and enhance reports, dashboards, and data structures within Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Assist in preparing budget/forecast reporting package, including supporting analysis and explanatory narrative and presentation material, for senior management and Board of Directors.
• Assist with cash flow projections and other short-term financial analyses as needed.
• Assist budget managers and project managers in monitoring performance against budget, helping interpret reports, and respond to questions.
• Research and resolve routine financial inquiries for assigned departments and functional areas, escalating more complex issues as needed.    
• Participate in budget and forecast meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow-up, including tracking action items.    
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses under the guidance of FP&A leadership, including data gathering and preliminary analysis.                          
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in finance, accounting, business or closely related field     
• 1-3 years of experience in a finance function, preferably in budgeting and financial analysis
• Foundational knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting concepts; non-profit experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify variances, and support basic financial analysis    
• Strong Excel skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications
• Ability to work with financial, budgeting, and report-writing software. Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks with moderate guidance and supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and explain basic financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and focus on accuracy and continuous learning    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning    

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.

• This position is based in San Francisco, California with staff expected to work onsite a certain number of days per week based on department requirements
• Ability to work at computer for extended periods of time, utilize general office equipment, lift and carry up to 20 pounds short distances.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, non-union position that includes benefits. The salary range for this role is $72,150 to $81,900 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.