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Hi, we’re glad you’re thinking about joining us. Are you looking for purpose-driven work where complex business and financial analysis makes a positive impact on communities around the world? If so, then Committee for Children is an amazing place to grow your career as a Senior Finance and Business Analyst. We’re a social enterprise dedicated to advancing the well-being of children through the development of essential human skills. As a Senior Finance and Business Analyst at CFC, you will act as a data and analytics expert, utilizing advanced modeling, reporting, and analysis to drive organizational objectives. This role combines strong data reporting and analytical skills with financial and business expertise to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Our team is collaborative, creative, and passionate about our work. Every day brings new challenges, and we jump at the opportunity to solve them. So, if you’re looking for a place that values your unique perspective and empowers you to do great work, then CFC is the place for you. Let’s talk about benefits. What we do matters. But we can’t achieve our goals unless we empower every team member to pursue their own goals and live a fulfilling personal life. Our benefits, perks, and rewards are aimed at doing just that: helping you live your best life at CFC. We cover 100% of your premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage and 50% for your dependent’s medical and dental premiums Retirement plan + company match up to 3%; CFC also may make an annual discretionary non-elective contribution on your behalf at the end of the year! A flexible work subsidy: $100 per month that you can use on things like phone and internet costs, office supplies, or even commuting costs 16 paid holidays (including winter break and 1 floating holiday), 3 weeks' vacation in your first year, and separate sick leave accrual Other great benefits include: monthly contribution to childcare and/or dependent expenses, FSA account, parental leave, sabbatical leave, employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, growth and development opportunities, disability and life insurance. What you’ll do when you join us: The role involves analyzing complex business and financial data to generate actionable insights, supporting data-driven decision-making. This includes developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses while ensuring accuracy through built-in checks and balances. The position requires building complex financial models to forecast performance, assess ROI, and evaluate business scenarios, along with identifying trends and patterns to inform strategic recommendations. Strong communication skills are essential for creating visually compelling graphs, charts, and written narratives to convey insights effectively to diverse audiences. Additionally, the role collaborates across departments to translate stakeholder needs into detailed technical requirements, supports database development to maintain data integrity, and ensures compliance with data privacy regulations. Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies, as well as maintaining thorough process documentation, are also key aspects of the position. Here’s what we’re looking for: 5+ years' experience performing business and financial analysis Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or related experience Advanced skills in Power BI (Power Query M, DAX), Excel and SQL Strong data visualization and data storytelling ability Proven ability to support data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization, by providing clear financial insights, analyses, and strategic recommendations. Deep understanding of ETL processing and data warehousing Experience with CRM, ERP systems, SaaS and sales KPIs Knowledge of subscription business models, preferably in edtech Solid understanding of data structures and analytics Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines Discernment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills Note: This position is remote, employees are eligible to work remotely in any of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA. The hiring range for this position is $110,000–$130,000 annually. The pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Transform the lives of millions. Grow your career while you do it. At Committee for Children, we’re dedicated to advocating for policies to enhance, gathering research to support, and developing educational programs to advance the safety and well-being of children through development of essential human skills. We’re best known for our innovative Second Step® family of programs, which blend research and rigor with intuitive design to help young people build strengths that will help them realize their goals throughout life. We believe that if you make a positive impact on enough children, the ripple effect will help a family, school, community, and ultimately, the world. We’re proudly building a more equitable workplace. We’re committed to providing a place that empowers you to bring every bit of who you are to work. When you’re able to be yourself, you do your best work. It’s as simple as that. And to that end, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetics, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Apply now and help us achieve our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.