Senior Financial Analyst - Expense Management & Governance

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

As Enterprise continues to grow in size and complexity, so does the need for stronger financial discipline, transparency, and decision support. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team. This newly created role will serve as the central point of accountability for enterprise-wide expense management, governance, and forecasting. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in strengthening financial controls, standardizing processes, and providing forward‑looking insights that enable leadership to make informed, strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organization. This role requires balancing financial rigor with partnership, ensuring that spending decisions align with Enterprise priorities while enabling business success.

• Expense Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development and ongoing management of enterprise‑wide operating expense budgets and forecasts. Ensure projections are accurate, forward‑looking, and aligned with strategic priorities, while proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Expense Governance & Controls: Establish and enforce standards for discretionary spending, financial policies, and expense governance. Drive consistency across the organization and ensure compliance with established Finance guidelines.
• Expense Analysis & Variance Management: Deliver timely and high‑quality expense reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights. Partner with cost center leaders to explain trends, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investment & Productivity Evaluation: Evaluate business cases for headcount, discretionary spending, and strategic investments. Apply financial rigor, benchmarking, and productivity metrics to assess return on investment and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with division leaders, cost center managers, IT, Procurement, Legal, and Finance leadership to support decision‑making, strengthen accountability, and improve cost discipline across the enterprise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, expense management, or cost governance.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and supporting enterprise decision‑making.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

The pay range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs. Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family‑building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work‑life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits.

We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto‑enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses and certifications.