Finance & Business Analyst | In-person I Omaha, Ne, USA

Description

The Finance & Business Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and business decision-making. This role combines financial analysis with business analytics to drive insights and organizational performance. Working closely with the Director of Finance and cross-functional teams, this position is responsible for developing financial models, maintaining forecasts, analyzing financial and operational performance, supporting cash flow planning, and providing analytical insights that support organizational decision-making.

The Finance & Business Analyst translates financial and operational data into actionable insights that support organizational strategy, resource allocation, and performance improvement.

• Develop and maintain multi-year financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses that support strategic planning.
• Partner with department leaders to develop annual budgets and financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance, operational changes, and emerging trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Support business cases and financial evaluations for strategic initiatives and investments.

• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across financial and operational areas.
• Analyze trends, risks, opportunities, and organizational performance metrics.
• Create recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership, management teams, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses that support decision-making across departments.
• Translate data into clear recommendations that inform organizational strategy and priorities.

• Design dashboards, visualizations, and management reporting tools that improve visibility into organizational performance.
• Develop reports and analytical tools that support better forecasting, planning, and accountability.
• Partner with teams across the organization to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and accessibility.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and increase operational efficiency.

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections and liquidity analyses.
• Support mortgage capital deployment strategies and resource optimization efforts.
• Assist with compliance, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements related to lending and financial operations.
• Provide analytical support for financial operations and long-term organizational planning.

• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare presentations and materials for leadership, board committees, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Continuously recommend improvements to business processes, financial reporting, and analytical capabilities.
• Support additional projects and initiatives that advance Habitat Omaha's mission and goals.

Your analysis will directly influence organizational planning, investment decisions, and operational priorities.

You'll see how financial stewardship supports affordable housing opportunities and strengthens communities throughout Omaha.

You'll partner with leaders across Finance, Construction, Home ownership Programs, Development, and Operations.

You'll expand your expertise in forecasting, analytics, business intelligence, financial modeling, and nonprofit finance.

• Financial models and forecasts provide accurate, actionable insights for organizational planning.
• Leaders have timely, reliable reporting that supports effective decision-making.
• KPIs and dashboards improve visibility into organizational performance and outcomes.
• Opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements are identified and implemented.
• Cash flow and financial resources are effectively managed and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Financial and operational data is translated into meaningful recommendations that drive results.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business analytics, accounting, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• Financial Analysis:
  Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Technical Excellence:
  Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Communication:
  Ability to present complex…