Business Strategy Analyst

Responsibilities

• Support in the development and implementation of the annual budget process;
• Manage DREAM’s procurement system and drive improvements in spend management practices;
• Manage preparation of financial statements as well as various other weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal and external circulation; 
• Improve and manage financial models including cash flow, forecasting, and multi-year  projections; 
• Run and present scenario analysis; 
• Manage all finance reporting requirements for DREAMs funding sources;
• Assist in the tracking of organizational strategic initiatives as well as key performance  data; 
• Conduct research to support business planning and financial forecasting;
• Additional analyses as required to support the Management Team on the financial and strategic dimension of decision making; 
• Support other finance and strategy initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, with sufficient, rigorous quantitative coursework;
• 2+ years of experience in an analytical role;
• Demonstrated interest and experience in non-profit finance and strategy;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of data;
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities;
• Demonstrated experience in building financial models and preparing analytic  communications; 
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to generate enthusiasm and confidence from others and lead to action; 
• Collaborative team player;
• Balance between professional maturity and willingness to learn quickly in an entrepreneurial atmosphere; 
• High energy, passion, and dedication; 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively;
• Demonstrated interest in DREAM’s mission and the not-for-profit sector generally.

Working Expectations

• The Business Strategy Analyst is part of the Finance team, which currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote, per week (subject to change, and with some weeks requiring more time in-person).

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave; 
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
• Referral bonuses;
• All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays;
• Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.