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Finance & Business Analyst
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.
Drive Financial Planning & Analysis
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.
Deliver Meaningful Business Insights
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.
Enhance Reporting & Analytics
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.
Support Treasury & Financial Operations
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.
Contribute to Organizational Excellence
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.
What You'll Experience
Strategic impact: Your analysis will directly influence organizational planning, investment decisions, and operational priorities.
Mission-driven finance: You'll see how financial stewardship supports affordable housing opportunities and strengthens communities throughout Omaha.
Cross-functional collaboration: You'll partner with leaders across Finance, Construction, Homeownership Programs, Development, and Operations.
Professional growth: You'll expand your expertise in forecasting, analytics, business intelligence, financial modeling, and nonprofit finance.
What Success Looks Like
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.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
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.
Skills & Strengths
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 information clearly to diverse audiences.
Business Partnership: Skilled at working collaboratively with leadership and operational teams.
Problem Solving: Curious, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities and solutions.
Technology
Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
Experience with reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Preferred Knowledge
Experience in construction, real estate development, mortgage lending, nonprofit finance, or financial services.
Passion for Habitat Omaha's mission and commitment to strengthening communities through affordable housing.
Why It Matters
The Finance & Business Analyst helps Habitat Omaha maximize its impact through strong financial stewardship and informed decision-making. By combining financial expertise with business insight, this role provides the analysis and strategic support needed to ensure resources are invested wisely, operations remain effective, and more families have access to safe, affordable housing.
Through thoughtful planning, meaningful reporting, and data-driven recommendations, you'll help build the financial foundation that supports Habitat Omaha's mission today and into the future.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains and compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.
At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices
Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
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