Financial Analyst

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This remote position is open to candidates that reside in our 3-state operating area of Oregon, Washington or Idaho.

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. We are a non‑profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and peace of mind.

• 37.5 hour per week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer‑paid short- and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognised holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) non‑profit status

The Financial Analyst has a critical role that contributes to the Agency’s financial foundation. The position collaborates with and supports leaders in geographies, service lines, and programmes to grow and be financially viable. The Financial Analyst supports financial decision‑making by preparing and helping negotiate budgets for proposals for grants and contracts. The Financial Analyst supports Agency‑wide budgeting and planning by rolling up individual grant and contract budgets across multiple dimensions including geographic area, line of service, revenue type, and funder.

This role conducts in‑depth analyses of all revenue and cost sources and uses the analyses to support decision‑making and adjustments to ensure net financial results are favourable. This position specialises in proposing, managing, and budgeting federal and state contracts and cost reimbursement funding sources. The Financial Analyst also acts as a financial educator and trusted partner to operational leaders—delivering financial insights in a clear, jargon‑free manner and providing “the why” behind results to strengthen trust and mutual understanding.

This position has a dotted line reporting relationship with one or more geographic district directors and line of service leaders and serves on one or more district or line of service leadership teams. The role is accountable for meeting the timeliness, accuracy, and service commitments outlined in the FP&A Service Agreements, while prioritising communication quality and customer service in all interactions.

• Manage the annual planning and quarterly forecast processes for cost reimbursement contracts and others in the assigned portfolio of responsibility
• Analyse and provide financial alternatives to manage cost reimbursement contracts and others as assigned
• Partner with programme and geographic operations to improve performance and achieve short‑ and long‑term financial objectives, providing timely and thorough support
• Support and participate in negotiating contracts to ensure the financial interests of the Agency are well represented
• Implement standard key metrics and performance measures for cost reimbursement programmes and others as assigned, operating company goals and metrics that focus on key business drivers (financial and non‑financial) to support long‑term performance and strategic objectives
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and models that measure programme and contract performance, evaluate new opportunities or cost‑saving initiatives, and analyse trends in revenue, cost,…